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Fried Panko Tofu with a Black Vinegar Sake Dipping Sauce

Aug 7, 2021 · by Becca Du · 4 Comments

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panko tofu recipe

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panko tofu recipe

It’s so crazy that summer is so close to being over meaning those garden parties and beach days are coming to an end. So getting in those last summer dishes is something I think about a lot because come fall, it’s all about warm cozy recipes for me. This panko tofu recipe is one I am loving. When I think about this dish, I think about sitting at a beer garden on a sunny day, drinking a crisp pilser, eating this tofu as I take a sip of beer. I clearly am not dealing with this last days of summer thing very well lol

panko tofu recipe

The first thing I did was prepare the tofu. Tofu has a lot of water in it, so you need to press it out using 4 paper towels. A cheese cloth would be even better if you have one. Place the block of tofu on a baking sheet over 2 paper towels. Put 2 more paper towels on top and then place another baking sheet on top of the paper towels. The weight of the baking sheet will help press that water out of the tofu. Let it sit for about 30 minutes before doing anything with it. You don’t want there to be water in the tofu since it’ll cause the oil to splatter when you fry it.

panko tofu recipe

I used panko as breading for this tofu recipe. Panko is something I had not used before but it’s a very popular ingredient used in fried asian dishes. I chose panko because I like  how crunchy it gets when you fry it. However, it doesn’t have a ton of flavor naturally so I seasoned the breading with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

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panko tofu recipe

Panko Tofu with Black Vinegar Sake Dipping Sauce

Becca Du
An easy recipe for panko crusted tofu and a yummy black vinegar dipping sauce to go with it.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 3179 kcal

Ingredients
  

Panko Tofu

  • 1 block firm tofu cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp green onions minced

Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp black vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Just Date Syrup optional
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, black vinegar, Just Date Syrup, sake, honey, corn starch, and water in a small sauce pan. Heat over low heat for 1-2 minutes to burn off the alcohol. You can tell the alcohol has been burned off if you can't smell it anymore.
  • Put 2 paper towels on a baking sheet. Put the tofu on top and cover with 2 more paper towels. Place a baking sheet on top to press all the water out of the tofu. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the panko breadcrumbs, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Beat the eggs in another bowl. Dip the tofu first in the eggs and then cover with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil over medium high heat until it reaches 300 degrees F. Use a deep fry thermometer to help you measure the temperature of the oil.
  • Fry the tofu in batches – about a quarter of the batch of tofu at a time. After frying, place them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
  • Sprinkle green onions on top for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 3179kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 18gFat: 342gSaturated Fat: 269gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 4250mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Dr Martin Huang says

    August 7, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    Nicely done! This is crispy and I previously tried it by myself but never succeeded. Your recipe appears just right on the time with I need help.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      August 9, 2018 at 3:18 am

      Thanks Martin! It took me a few tries to get it just right. The temperature is always the hardest to nail when you’re frying.

      Reply
  2. Steven says

    May 11, 2022 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    I had a pound of ground Turkey meat and combined the tofu and Turkey to make Tofurkey-type katsu patties. Instead of using 2 Tbsp of Salt, I only used to half a tablespoon. For the sauce I accidentally forgot the corn starch but the sauce still came out yummy. 7 y/o twins and spouse enjoyed it. Ate with a side of rice and steamed veggies.

    Reply
    • Becca Du says

      May 13, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      Wow these sound amazing. I gotta try making these patties you made!

      Reply

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