Tofu Katsu with Curry Sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare Aromatics

   5 min hands-on

   • Peel and grate the carrots and ginger.
   • Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

2. Sauté Aromatics

   6 min hands-on

   • Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
   • Add carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger.
   • Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Add Spices and Flour

   1 min hands-on

   • Stir in curry powder for flavor.
   • Sprinkle in whole-grain wheat flour and stir to coat vegetables evenly.

4. Create Sauce Base

   2 min hands-on

   • Dissolve vegetable broth in hot water.
   • Gradually pour broth into the pan, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

5. Season and Sweeten

   • Add soy sauce and agave syrup to the pan.
   • Stir well to combine all flavors.

6. Thicken the Sauce

   1 min hands-on3 min waiting

   • Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth.

7. Blend for Smoothness

   2 min hands-on

   • Remove sauce from heat and transfer to a blender.
   • Blend until completely smooth and set aside.

8. Slice the Tofu

   3 min hands-on

   • Cut tofu block into even slices, about 1 cm thick.

9. Set Up Coating Station

   3 min hands-on

   • Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with frothy aquafaba, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs.

10. Coat the Tofu

    5 min hands-on

    • Dip each tofu slice in flour, then frothy aquafaba, and finally breadcrumbs, pressing gently.

11. Fry for Crispiness

    7 min hands-on

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Fry breaded tofu slices in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
    • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

12. Cook the Rice

    3 min hands-on15 min waiting

    • Prepare white rice according to package instructions.
    • Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

13. Layer the Dish

    2 min hands-on

    • Divide cooked rice among serving plates.
    • Place crispy tofu slices on top of the rice.

14. Add the Sauce

    1 min hands-on

    • Generously spoon katsu curry sauce over tofu and rice.

15. Garnish and Serve

    1 min hands-on

    • Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
    • Cooking tips:
    • For extra-crispy tofu, double-dip in aquafaba and breadcrumbs.
    • Use freshly ground ginger and garlic for maximum flavor.
    • If sauce is too thick after blending, add a splash of hot water and blend again.
    • Preheat skillet before frying tofu to prevent sticking.
    • For a healthier version, bake breaded tofu at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.