Tofu Schnitzel
Crispy pan-fried tofu cutlets coated in a seasoned breading, offering a delicious vegan take on a classic schnitzel. This recipe is simple to prepare and makes for a satisfying main course.
Ett originalrecept av Forkin
- Total tid
- 35 min
- Portioner
- 2
- Svårighetsgrad
- Medel
Allergeninformation: kan innehålla gluten, mjölk, soja och sojabönor. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.
Förberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 400 gextra firm tofu, pressed and sliced
- 0,5 koppall-purpose flour
- 0,5 koppplant milk, unsweetened
- 1 koppbread crumbs
- 1 tskgarlic powder
- 1 tskonion powder
- 0,5 tsksmoked paprika
- 0,5 tsksalt
- 0,25 tskblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0,25 koppvegetable oil
for serving
- 1 stlemon, cut into wedges
Utrustning
knife · skillet · wire rack · shallow dishes
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 1
Press the extra firm tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water, then slice it into four equal cutlets, about 1/2 inch thick.
Cirka 15 min
Kockens tips: Pressing the tofu helps it absorb flavor and become crispier.
- 2
Prepare three shallow dishes for your breading station.
- 3
In the first dish, place the all-purpose flour.
- 4
In the second dish, pour the plant milk.
- 5
In the third dish, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
Cirka 2 min
- 6
Dredge each tofu slice first in the flour, ensuring it's fully coated, then dip it into the plant milk, letting any excess drip off.
Cirka 3 min
Kockens tips: Ensure an even coating at each stage for the best crust.
- 7
Finally, coat the tofu in the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently to make sure the crumbs adhere to all sides.
Cirka 3 min
- 8
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cirka 2 min
Kockens tips: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a crumb is dropped in.
- 9
Carefully place the breaded tofu cutlets into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Kockens tips: Overcrowding can lower the oil temperature and lead to soggy schnitzel.
- 10
Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Cirka 8 min
Kockens tips: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- 11
Remove the cooked tofu schnitzels from the pan and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Kockens tips: This helps keep them crispy.
- 12
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Håll det gott
Store leftover tofu schnitzel in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a dry skillet or oven at 180°C (350°F) until warmed through and crispy.