Simple Vegan Tofu Katsu Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan Katsu made from? ›

A delicious vegan katsu curry made from smoked tofu in crispy panko breadcrumbs, with a creamy coconut curry sauce. One of my favourite places to eat lunch when we're out and about is Wagamama. Such good Japanese / Asian food...

When preparing tofu, make sure to drain and press it thoroughly to remove as much water as possible. This will help it cook more evenly and make it easier to digest. Another way to make tofu more digestible is to marinate it before cooking.

Our plant-based meat products are made of 5 plants, namely soy (from a non-GMO source), rice, coconut, beetroot, and seaweed. Our katsu is lightly seasoned with garlic & onion for good taste.

Katsu is a piece of breaded and fried meat. Pork is typically used. The curry is a sauce that tends to be milder in flavor than other curries. Unfortunately, katsu curry can be high in calories and not very healthy for you.

Baked, Not Fried.

My method for baking tofu produces tofu that's chewy, but it's cooked in the oven, making it much healthier.

In a mixing bowl or measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the marinade: soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ginger, and Sriracha. Drizzle over the tofu. If any pieces look bare, turn them over in the marinade a few times so all of the sides are coated.

First, drain and press the tofu.

For the best texture, press the tofu using a tofu press or cast-iron skillet for 20 to 30 minutes. If you're short on time, just drain the tofu and gently press it in a kitchen towel or paper towels over the sink. The tofu won't be as firm this way, but it will still be delicious!

A soy intolerance is when your digestive system has a hard time breaking down (digesting) soy. When you ingest soy, you may have symptoms such as gas, diarrhea and abdominal pain. A soy allergy is a type of food allergy that occurs when your immune system mistakenly triggers a defensive response to soy.

Soy has actually been found to increase the good bacteria in the gut, leading to overall better gut health when consumed. This might help explain why soy foods have been associated with healthier outcomes as we are learning more and more about how connected a healthy gut is to an overall healthy body.

Like beans, soy products are derived from a legume. Some people have a hard time digesting the sugars in legumes which results in gas when eaten in large amounts. If you feel that soy is causing the problem, swap it for other proteins (e.g., quinoa, nuts, eggs, or milk and yogurt) and see if you notice a difference.

What is katsu usually made of? ›

Katsu, a popular Japanese comfort food of breaded cutlets, is commonly made with chicken or pork. For this chicken version, boneless chicken breasts are pounded thin, dredged in flour, egg and panko, then fried until golden brown for an irresistible crispy crust that yields to — and protects — juicy meat inside.

Chicken katsu curry is a very popular curry dish – traditionally hailing from Japan, this dish comprises of panko breadcrumb coated chicken in a thick curry sauce and rice. Due to the ease of preparation and minimal ingredients list, it is a firm favourite with the British.

Katsu, a common breaded cutlet dish in Japan, is frequently made with either chicken or pork. To make the chicken version, boneless chicken breasts are thinly pounded, dipped in flour, egg, and panko, and then deep-fried till golden brown.

This sauce is the traditional Japanese accompaniment for tonkatsu — Japanese-style breaded pork cutlets. It's made from a specially balanced blend of applesauce, onion, tomato paste, carrots and traditionally brewed Kikkoman® Soy Sauce that adds flavor to meat and poultry.