Tofu Cutlets with Cheese

Name: Tofu Cutlets with Cheese
Ingredients: 14 oz (400 g) firm tofu; 2 slices American or cheddar cheese; 4 shiso leaves; 4 sheets nori (for rice balls); Salt and pepper, to taste; as needed All-purpose flour,; as needed Eggs,; as needed Panko breadcrumbs,; Vegetable oil, as needed for frying

azuredish @cook_40094556

I made cutlets by sandwiching shiso leaves and cheese between protein-rich tofu. The crispy coating is delicious! This dish was inspired by my love for pressed tofu.

azuredish @cook_40094556

I made cutlets by sandwiching shiso leaves and cheese between protein-rich tofu. The crispy coating is delicious! This dish was inspired by my love for pressed tofu.

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Ingredients

14 oz (400 g)firm tofu
2 slicesAmerican or cheddar cheese
4shiso leaves
4 sheetsnori (for rice balls)
Salt and pepper, to taste
as neededAll-purpose flour,
as neededEggs,
as neededPanko breadcrumbs,
Vegetable oil, as needed for frying

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Steps

1

Drain the tofu. Place the tofu in a microwave-safe dish and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes.
2

Wrap the tofu in paper towels and place a weight on top to press out excess water.
3

Let it sit for about 2 hours, or until the tofu is reduced to about 10.5 oz (300g) and well-drained.
4

Cut the tofu into pieces.
5

Cut each cheese slice into 4 pieces. Wrap 2 pieces of cheese with a shiso leaf, then sandwich them between two pieces of tofu seasoned with salt and pepper. (Use 1/2 slice of cheese per cutlet.)
6

Wrap each tofu sandwich with a sheet of nori.
7

Dredge each piece in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
8

Prepare a plate with vegetables for serving, if desired.
9

Heat oil to 340°F (170°C). Fry the cutlets for 2–3 minutes, or until the surface is golden and crispy.
10

Remove the cutlets and drain excess oil on a rack or paper towels.
11

Arrange the cutlets on a plate.
12

These have a mild flavor, so enjoy with your favorite sauce. Sauce plus black pepper is highly recommended!