Crumbed Tofu Katsu Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 block of firm Tofu
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 1/2 tbsp + 1 tsp Cornstarch
• Pre made Tonkatsu Sauce
• 1 cup uncooked Rice
• Kewpie Mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp of Salt
• 1/4 cup Water
• Oil for frying
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Method

1. Press water out of tofu between some sheets of paper towels by letting a heavy object rest on tofu for 20-30mins.
2. Slice tofu block through the middle lengthways.
3. Create a batter for the tofu by mixing together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder and water.
4. Coat tofu in batter then pour breadcrumbs onto a plate and coat tofu in breadcrumbs until well coated.
5. Prepare rice as per packet instructions.
6. Heat up frying pan with enough oil for a shallow fry.
7. Place crumbed Tofu slices into hot oil and cook until golden on both sides.
8. Place cooked rice on plate and slice Tofu diagonally into strips and lay on top of rice.
9. Drizzle with Tonkatsu sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise. Enjoy!

Product used in recipe

• Kewpie - Kewpie Mayonnaise