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A close-up of a Tofu Katsu Bowl featuring crispy fried tofu slices drizzled with dark sauce over rice and fresh vegetables.

Tofu Katsu Bowl (vegetarian)

This recipe shows you how to make a comforting vegetarian meal using crispy baked tofu served over rice with fresh vegetables. Serving this bowl at home showed me how satisfying meatless meals can truly be.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Crispy Tofu

  • 400 g firm tofu pressed and sliced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • Vegetable oil spray

Bowl Assembly

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Sliced cucumber

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Season the tofu slices with salt and pepper.
  • Coat the seasoned tofu first in flour, then dip it in the beaten egg, and finally coat it completely with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Place the coated tofu on a lined baking sheet and spray it lightly with vegetable oil.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the tofu once halfway through, until it is golden brown and crisp.
  • Serve the crispy tofu over cooked white rice alongside shredded cabbage and sliced cucumber.

Notes

This recipe is designed for home cooks looking for a satisfying meatless comfort meal. By Grace Williams, contributor at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword Asian Cuisine Recipes, Easy Asian Food, Japanese Food Recipes, Tofu Katsu Bowl (vegetarian), Vegetarian Japanese Rice Bowl