Uncle A's Tofu Kazo
by Anthony Solimini
Crispy, tasty, visually appetizing, and easy to make!
Ingredients:
KAZU SAUCE
2 tbsp ketchup
splash toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
TOFU
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp Uncle A’s Asian Spice
3/4 cups panko
14 oz ORGANIC extra firm tofu (doesn’t need to be organic, but it’s worth the extra cost!)
1 cup avocado/vegetable/canola oil
Directions:
1. Make the quick kazu sauce by mixing together the ketchup, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce
2. Mix together the flour, Asian Spice, and water
3. Pour the panko into a separate bowl
4. Carefully slice the extra firm tofu into sticks (fingers)
5. Roll the tofu in the flour mixture. Use a fork to transfer the tofu onto the panko and roll the tofu to coat it
6. Set the tofu aside and repeat with the rest of the tofu sticks
7. Heat up a frying pan to medium heat. Add in the oil and let is heat up for a few minutes.
8. Carefully fry the tofu in small batches for about 45 seconds on each side
9. Set the tofu onto a paper towel to rest and absorb the excess oil
10. Serve the tofu katsu fingers with some shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and that delicious katsu sauce
Click the link for the video recipe!
https://youtu.be/Kg7yF2Dy6w0?si=LnOLXyphaLjqGL2p