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Let’s Make Vegan Katsu Curry with Baked Tofu and Greens

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This Vegan Katsu Curry with Baked Tofu and Greens is a healthy spin on a take-out favorite. Kids love the mild curry and crispy tofu sticks.

Ingredients

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For The Sauce:

  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste

For The Baked Tofu:

  • 550g extra firm tofu
  • 4 tbsp plain flour or gluten-free (more if needed)
  • 50ml unsweetned plant milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or ground up crackers (use gluten-free if needed)
  • Salt and pepper

To Serve:

  • Cooked farro or rice of choice ( sushi, basmati, brown)
  • Fresh green salad
  • Sesame seeds
  • 2 spring onion, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. Dry the tofu by wrapping it in a kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top. Set aside.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 375F ensuring oven rack is in the centre position. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or silicon mat. Set aside.
  3. In three separate bowls place the flour, milk and breadcrumbs. Generously season the breadcrumbs and flour with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the tofu from the towel and cut into eight rectangular sized slices. Use a paper towel to pat them dry, if needed.
  5. Place the tofu into the flour, then the milk and lastly the breadcrumbs. Make sure they are well coated at every stage. Gently shake off excess breadcrumbs and place on prepared baking tray.
  6. Bake for 15-20 mins, flipping halfway until tofu is golden brown.
  7. Meanwhile, heat 1-2 tsp of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. 
  8. Add chopped onion. Stir and let cook for a 3-4 minutes, then add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, curry powder and peeled and sliced carrot. 
  9. Add the coconut milk and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes. The carrot should be soft. 
  10. Transfer to a blender or use a hand blender to blitz until smooth, around 30 seconds. Taste and season with salt and pepper
  11. Place it back in the pan on a low heat and leave for later. If you want the sauce a bit thinner, add a small amount of water.
  12. Serve the baked tofu on a bed of farro or rice with curry sauce and garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds and fresh green salad.

Find it online: https://susancooksvegan.com/lets-make-vegan-katsu-curry-with-baked-tofu-and-greens/