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Crispy Tofu Katsu with Rice

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$12.00620 cal · 24g protein

Ingredients

  • extra-firm tofu16 oz
  • panko breadcrumbs1½ cups
  • all-purpose flour½ cup
  • eggs2 count
  • vegetable oil½ cup
  • ketchup¼ cup
  • vegetarian worcestershire sauce2 tbsp
  • soy sauce1 tbsp
  • green cabbage½ head
  • short-grain rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice. Slice the tofu into 8 slabs and press firmly between paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the tofu with salt, then dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, and press into panko.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high and fry the cutlets 3 minutes per side until deep golden. Drain on a rack.

  4. 4

    Stir the ketchup, vegetarian Worcestershire and soy sauce with 1 tsp sugar for katsu sauce.

  5. 5

    Slice the katsu and serve over rice with finely shredded cabbage and sauce drizzled on top.

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