Breaded Tofu Cutlets Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lb Hard or possibly extra-hard tofu, frzn (see note)
- 5 c. Water
- 1/2 c. Finely chopped fresh ginger,
- 3/4 c. Soy sauce
- 1/2 c. Whole-wheat pastry or possibly white, flour
- 1/2 c. Fine cornmeal Soy or possibly other vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 lb Soft tofu Additional
- 1/2 c. Water Additional
- 2 Tbsp. Soy sauce Tofu Tartar Sauce (recipe, follows) Fresh parsley
Directions
- To defrost tofu, place plastic bag filled with frzn tofu into bowl of warm water. After about 15 min, drain bowl and ad more warm water.
- Repeat process till tofu is soft.
- Remove tofu from plastic bag, rinse, and then squeeze out excess water by placing cakes between two plates and pressing plates together while tipping out water. Cut tofu horizontally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- In large shallow pot, combine water, ginger, and soy sauce. Simmer sliced tofu in the marinade for 20 min. With large spatula, remove tofu.
- Gently squeeze out excess liquid by pressing tofu between fingertips.
- Set aside.
- To make dip, combine soft tofu, 1/2 c water, and 2 Tb soy sauce in blender or possibly food processor; pour this batter onto large flat plate.
- Place whole-wheat flour in a second flat plate and cornmeal on a third.
- Dredge each slice of marinated tofu first in flour, then in batter, and last in cornmeal.
- Heat oil to sizzling in large skillet and deep or possibly shallow fry (as you prefer) each cutlet till both sides are golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with dollop of tartar sauce and sprig of fresh parsley.
- Note: to freeze tofu, place in plastic bag, seal, and freeze for a minimum of 48 hrs before thawing. The color of frzn tofu will be a light amber, and when cooked, its texture will be pleasantly chewy.
- Makes 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 312g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 204 | |
| Calories from Fat 170 | 83% |
| Total Fat 19.26g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.47g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1808mg | 75% |
| Potassium 168mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 4.84g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.16g | 1% |
| Protein 3.95g | 6% |
