5 from 16 votes
Quick & Easy Tofu Katsu
Quick & Easy Tofu Katsu features extra-firm tofu coated in a crisp panko breadcrumb crust seasoned with garlic powder and salt. The tofu is sliced into pieces, thoroughly dried, then dredged in cornstarch, egg, and panko before shallow frying to a golden brown. This method creates crunchy exterior tofu slices that can be served as a snack or an entrée.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
pieces
Calories:
330 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 lb tofu extra firm
- 6 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 large egg beaten
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Slice the block of tofu vertically into 1 cm thick pieces. Pat dry each piece on both sides with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This is important or your coating will fall off.
- Generously season each piece of tofu salt and garlic powder on both sides.
- Prepare breading station. In the first bowl, add cornstarch. To the second bowl, beat the eggs. To the third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs. Dredge the tofu into cornstarch, then beaten eggs, and lastly panko breadcrumbs. Make sure to coat the tofu on all sides, ensuring no bald spots.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. To test if oil is hot enough, place a wooden chopstick into the oil and if bubbles form then it's time to fry.
- Carefully lower breaded tofu into the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from large pan and transfer to a wire rack or a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil. Slice each piece on a cutting board with a knife and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.