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Tofu katsu fingers with quick katsu sauce

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Mix 2 tbsp ketchup, a splash of toasted sesame oil and 1 tbsp soy sauce for the katsu sauce.
Three-ingredient katsu sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
Mix half a cup of all-purpose flour with half a cup of water and a pinch of salt until combined.
Put about 3/4 cup panko in another bowl and season with salt.
Flour batter and seasoned panko
  • ½ cup water
  • salt
  • ¾ cup panko
  • salt
  • 350 g extra-firm tofu
Slice 350 g extra-firm tofu into sticks.
Roll each stick in the flour mixture, transfer with a fork to the panko, and roll to coat; set aside and repeat.
Variation: bake at about 400 degrees, sprayed with oil, for about 10 minutes.
  • 1 cup avocado oil
Heat one cup of avocado oil in a frying pan over medium heat; it is ready when a bamboo chopstick dipped in shows bubbles.
Fry in small batches about 45 seconds per side; drain on paper towel.
  • freshly chopped cabbage
  • tomato
Plate on parchment paper, garnish with freshly chopped cabbage and tomato, and serve with the katsu sauce.
Plating and garnish