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Crispy tofu katsu fingers

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  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • toasted sesame oil
Mix the ketchup, sesame oil and soy sauce for the katsu sauce.
Three-ingredient katsu sauce
Mix the flour, water and a pinch of salt in a bowl until combined; season the panko with salt in a second bowl.
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup water
  • salt
  • ¾ cup panko
  • 350 g extra firm tofu
Slice the tofu into sticks.
Roll each stick in the flour mixture, transfer with a fork to the panko and press the crumbs on.
Variation: bake at about 400 degrees with a spray of oil for about 10 minutes instead of frying.
Heat the avocado oil in a frying pan over medium; the oil is ready when a bamboo chopstick raises bubbles.
  • 1 cup avocado oil
Fry in small batches about 45 seconds a side.
  • cabbage
  • tomato
Drain on paper towel, plate on parchment paper and garnish with chopped cabbage and tomato; serve with the sauce.