Recipe courtesy of
Andy Liang
for
Food Network Kitchen
Recipe courtesy of
Andy Liang
for
Food Network Kitchen
Watch how to make this recipe.
Air Fryer Tofu Katsu with Japanese-Inspired Vegetable Curry
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 540
- Total Fat
- 14 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 47 milligrams
- Sodium
- 925 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 84 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 8 grams
- Sugar
- 7 grams
- Protein
- 21 grams
This healthy main course includes crispy air-fried panko-crusted tofu “steaks” instead of deep-fried pork or chicken cutlets and is inspired by a katsu curry served at a popular food chain in Japan. The Japanese-inspired curry brims with onions, potatoes and carrots, plus untraditional ingredients like sweet peas, shiitake mushrooms and kombu in a balanced savory-sweet sauce. The sauce is also made with Japanese curry blocks – a shortcut ingredient found in Asian grocery stores and used by many home cooks. Just stir the finely chopped curry blocks into water until melted and thickened and the result is an almost instant sauce. White sushi rice rounds out the dish and is the perfect base to soak up all that soul-warming sauce in this easy meal that’s especially great in cold weather months.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 540
- Total Fat
- 14 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 47 milligrams
- Sodium
- 925 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 84 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 8 grams
- Sugar
- 7 grams
- Protein
- 21 grams
Ingredients
Tofu:
Curry:
Tofu Katsu:
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Directions
Special equipment:
a 6-quart air fryer- For the tofu: Put the tofu on a cutting board and slice in half parallel to the board. Repeat with the 2 halves, resulting in four 1/4-inch-thick tofu steaks. Put the tofu steaks on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Place a second baking sheet on top and weigh it down with cans for at least 10 minutes to press out liquid.
- For the curry: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrots and potatoes and toss until combined. Add the kombu and 3 cups cold water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer over medium. Simmer until the vegetables are nearly cooked, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the curry block until completely dissolved and the sauce thickens slightly. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the kombu, stir in the peas and keep warm, covered, until ready to serve.
- For the katsu: Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pat the tofu dry using paper towels and season with the garlic-onion seasoning on both sides.
- Place the flour, egg and panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Working with 1 tofu steak at a time, dredge it first in the flour, then dip it in the egg and finally coat it with the panko, gently pressing both sides into the panko to make sure it adheres well. Transfer back to the wire rack and repeat with the remaining tofu steaks.
- Lightly spray both sides of the tofu steaks with cooking spray. Add to a 6-quart air fryer, in batches if necessary, and cook at 400 degrees F, turning halfway, until golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes (see Cook’s Note).
- To assemble, divide the rice among 4 plates. Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on top of the rice. Divide the curry sauce among the plates, spooning it next to the rice. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Note
Japanese curry blocks can be found in larger supermarkets, online or in grocery stores specializing in Asian ingredients, typically in the sauce aisle. The blocks come in different heat levels, so choose your preference for this recipe. Settings may vary on your air fryer depending on the model. Please refer to the manufacturer’s guide.
