Non-Fry Meatless Tonkatsu using Frozen Tofu. Frozen tofu is perfect for kabobs or if you want to fry or bake some up for salads, stir-fries, or grain bowls. Freezing tofu is easy and you can freeze any variety — it doesn't matter if it's silken, firm, or extra-firm. All you have to do is cut the tofu into cubes the size of your choosing, freeze them solid on.
Once frozen, remove the tofu pieces and pack them in resealable plastic bags, before storing them again in the freezer. Since tonkatsu requires deep frying, it's understandable why this delicious pork cutlet is not a common dish to make at home. Most people prefer not to Another important tip for oven-baked tonkatsu is that you can't use thick pieces of pork loin. You can cook Non-Fry Meatless Tonkatsu using Frozen Tofu using 5 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Non-Fry Meatless Tonkatsu using Frozen Tofu
- It's 1 block of Firm tofu.
- Prepare 1 dash of Egg.
- You need 1 of Plain flour.
- You need 1 of Panko.
- It's 1 of Salt and pepper.
It will take too long for the pork to cook through so keep in. Once frozen, thaw the tofu in the refrigerator. (If you froze a whole block and are anxious to use it, you can do as this Serious Eats recipe recommends, and Timing-wise, I find it easiest to freeze the tofu overnight, then transfer it from the freezer to the refrigerator to thaw during the day, while I'm at work. Freezing tofu removes excess moisture, making the tofu more able to soak up marinades or sauces in a stir-fry dish. Freezing tofu will give the tofu a yellowish color (how yellow depends on the brand of tofu), and a chewier texture.
Non-Fry Meatless Tonkatsu using Frozen Tofu instructions
- Defrost the frozen tofu and drain very well..
- Season the tofu with salt and pepper..
- Coat the tofu with plain flour, the beaten egg, and panko, in that order..
- Heat a pan filled 5mm deep with oil. Stir-fry the tofu until golden brown and it's done..
Frozen tofu will last up to five months. If you freeze the tonkatsu uncooked, you can take it straight from the freezer and deep fry, though the cooking takes a little longer. Tonkatsu or fried pork cutlet is a popular dish in Japan. Please weigh ingredients with a digital kitchen scale instead of using measuring cups as they are not very accurate. If using tofu, use a medium, firm, or extra-firm tofu.