Crispy Panko Crusted Tofu Steak

Ingredients

• 200 g Firm Tofu ( Note1)
• 2 Cup Organic All-Purpose Flour ( Note2)
• 2 Cup Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs ( Note3)
• 1/2 Cup Vegan Mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp Water
• 1 Tbsp Cracked Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Paprika (Note 4)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat dry the surface of tofu with paper towels. Then slice the tofu lengthwise into two large steaks.( aprox. 1 cm thick)

2. 2

   Mix Vegan mayonnaise and water.

3. 3

   Add Cracked black pepper, Paprika( sweet or smoked it’s up to you. ) Onion powder, Garlic powder, Salt to the Panko breadcrumbs and mix well.

4. 4

   Dip tofu slices into flour( lightly- dusted), the vegan mayo mixture, and roll in breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   For the extra-crispy result, you can double-crumb the tofu by repeating step 4.

6. 6

   Heat up cooking oil to medium-high heat (around 160-170°C) in the frying pan, then shallow fry the tofu until golden brown on both sides. Take out and place them onto paper towels, then serve.