Delicious! Addictive Tofu Cutlets

Name: Delicious! Addictive Tofu Cutlets
Yield: Serves 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 block tofu; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 16 grams); 1 large egg; as needed Panko breadcrumbs,; 2 tablespoons tonkatsu sauce (about 30 ml); 1 tablespoon concentrated noodle soup base (mentsuyu, 3x strength) (about 15 ml); as needed Whole grain mustard,; as needed Sunflower oil,

nabe_3 @cook_40254758

An indulgent dish made with just tofu. It's healthy and so delicious! I actually prefer this over pork cutlets. Please give it a try!
Recipe background:
Serve it over rice for a tofu cutlet bowl—also amazing!

nabe_3 @cook_40254758

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Ingredients

Serves 1 serving

1 blocktofu
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour (about 16 grams)
1large egg
as neededPanko breadcrumbs,
2 tablespoonstonkatsu sauce (about 30 ml)
1 tablespoonconcentrated noodle soup base (mentsuyu, 3x strength) (about 15 ml)
as neededWhole grain mustard,
as neededSunflower oil,

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Steps

1

Drain the tofu. Fold a clean towel, place a layer of paper towels on top, and set the tofu on it.
2

Place another layer of paper towels on top of the tofu, then set a plate or other weight on top to press out excess water.
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Let the tofu press until it is less than half its original thickness. Adjust the weight as needed.
4

Sprinkle the tofu with salt and pepper. If more moisture appears, blot it with paper towels.
5

Coat the tofu evenly with flour.
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Coat the tofu evenly with the beaten egg.
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Coat the tofu with panko breadcrumbs.
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Pour oil into a pot and heat to 350°F (180°C).
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Fry the breaded tofu in the hot oil for 3 minutes.
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Drain excess oil from the tofu using paper towels.
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Place the tofu on a plate, top with the sauce mixture and mustard, and serve.
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This recipe was featured in a magazine—on the cover, no less! Thank you so much.