Faux Pork Cutlet (Tofu Cutlet)

Name: Faux Pork Cutlet (Tofu Cutlet)
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 block Firm tofu; 1 All-purpose flour; 1 Egg; 1 Panko; 1 Cabbage

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When making tonkatsu for my family, I made myself vegetarian deep-fried tofu as a substitute.

Be sure to thoroughly drain the tofu. Tofu is a bit fragile and doesn't deep fry easily. Since these have a light taste, it's best to use fresh oil. Recipe by eribow

When making tonkatsu for my family, I made myself vegetarian deep-fried tofu as a substitute.

Be sure to thoroughly drain the tofu. Tofu is a bit fragile and doesn't deep fry easily. Since these have a light taste, it's best to use fresh oil. Recipe by eribow

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

When making tonkatsu for my family, I made myself vegetarian deep-fried tofu as a substitute.

Be sure to thoroughly drain the tofu. Tofu is a bit fragile and doesn't deep fry easily. Since these have a light taste, it's best to use fresh oil. Recipe by eribow

When making tonkatsu for my family, I made myself vegetarian deep-fried tofu as a substitute.

Be sure to thoroughly drain the tofu. Tofu is a bit fragile and doesn't deep fry easily. Since these have a light taste, it's best to use fresh oil. Recipe by eribow

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Ingredients

1 serving

1/2 blockFirm tofu
1All-purpose flour
1Egg
1Panko
1Cabbage

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Steps

1

Place a weight on top of the tofu to drain, then slice into 3 mm thick slabs.
2

Lightly season with salt and pepper, then coat first in flour, then whisked egg, and finally in panko.
3

Deep fry in medium-hot oil until nicely browned, then drain excess oil.
4

Serve with finely shredded cabbage, Japanese mustard, sauce, soy sauce, or mentsuyu.