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Main image of tofu katsu udon. Thick udon noodles in katsu curry sauce topped with a crispy tofu cutlet
Tofu katsu curry udon noodles
Crispy bread crumbed tofu cutlet on a bed of katsu curry udon noodles
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Extra firm tofu
  • 400 g Cooked udon noodles
  • 60 g Plain flour
  • 100 ml water
  • 100 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp cornflour + 5 tbsp water

For the sauce

  • 250 ml vegan chicken stock
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste

Instructions
 

  • Boil the udon to packet instructions and immediately rinse in cold water.
  • Leave the noodles in a bowl of cold water until ready to use.
  • To a saucepan add all of the sauce ingredients and simmer on a low heat.
  • Whilst the curry sauce is simmering get started on the tofu cutlets. Slice Your tofu into large rectangles.
  • Set up the breading station by grabbing two bowls. In the first bowl add the plain flour and water and mix well until a batter is formed. In bowl two add the panko bread crumbs.
  • Coat the tofu in the batter mixture, then the breadcrumbs and fry in hot oil flipping half way until golden on both sides.
  • Now mix the cornflour and water and add to the sauce. Stir continuously on medium heat until the sauce is desired consistency.
  • Drain the udon noodles and add to the sauce, heat through.
  • Serve up the noodles topped with the tofu cutlet and sprinkle some sesame seeds or spring onions to garnish.