Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Japan as チーズを挟んで豆腐カツ

Tofu Cutlets Stuffed with Cheese

Name: Tofu Cutlets Stuffed with Cheese
Ingredients: 10.5 oz tofu (300g); 2 slices American cheese or similar sliced cheese; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 24g); 1 large egg; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (about 15g); 1/4 teaspoon salt; Black pepper, to taste; Olive oil, enough to fill skillet to about 1/8 inch (3mm) depth; as needed Tomato ketchup,

まま蔵 @prey2615

Soft tofu coated in a crispy breading. The tangy sweetness of ketchup pairs perfectly with it.
Recipe background:
I had a sudden craving to eat a hearty tofu dish.

まま蔵 @prey2615

Soft tofu coated in a crispy breading. The tangy sweetness of ketchup pairs perfectly with it.
Recipe background:
I had a sudden craving to eat a hearty tofu dish.

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Ingredients

10.5 oztofu (300g)
2 slicesAmerican cheese or similar sliced cheese
3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour (about 24g)
1large egg
1/4 cuppanko breadcrumbs (about 15g)
1/4 teaspoonsalt
Black pepper, to taste
Olive oil, enough to fill skillet to about 1/8 inch (3mm) depth
as neededTomato ketchup,

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Steps

1

Wrap the tofu in paper towels and microwave at 600W for about 3 minutes to drain excess water. Let it cool.
2

Cut the tofu in half. Make a slit in the center of each piece and insert a folded slice of cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3

Coat the tofu pieces evenly with flour.
4

Dip them in the beaten egg.
5

Coat generously with panko breadcrumbs.
6

Pour olive oil into a skillet to a depth of about 1/8 inch (3mm) and heat. Add the breaded tofu and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
7

Flip and cook the other side until both sides are golden brown. Serve with tomato ketchup drizzled on top.

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Published in the US on August 15, 2025 14:01

2009年から5年間の出雲での単身赴任の後、2013年11月より京都で単身赴任中。相変わらず男の料理を楽しんでます。料理が苦にならなくてよかった。豊富な食材で毎日楽しんで自炊しています。２０１０年９月にⅠ型糖尿病を発症。低カロリー料理に専念（？）していましたが、2023年12月に単身赴任が解除になり料理もほとんどしない日々です。

Keywords

American Cheese Pepper Egg Tomato Cheese Tofu

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