Pan Fried Panko Tofu. INGREDIENTS FOR THE PERFECT CRISPY PAN FRIED TOFU. Extra Firm Tofu; Cornstarch; Seasonings - Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper, coarse sea salt and black pepper. Panko Bread Crumbs; Egg; Oil for cooking; PREPARING YOUR TOFU.

Fry until crisp and golden brown. Try this easy panko-crusted tofu recipe. Many panko-coated tofu recipes call for an egg to help the breadcrumbs stick to the tofu. You can cook Pan Fried Panko Tofu using 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Pan Fried Panko Tofu

It's 1 lb of Extra Firm Tofu.
It's of Panko Breadcrumbs.
Prepare 2 of Eggs.
Prepare 1/2 cup of Flour.
Prepare of Turmeric.
Prepare of Ground Ginger.
You need of Cayenne Pepper.
It's of Coconut Oil for frying.

If you are vegan, that presents a problem, but not if you use an egg replacement or substitute. I decided pan fried tofu was the best choice. Baking would also be a great option, but just doesn't brown the coating as much as cooking on the stove top. This recipe is actually very plain as far as flavors go because I wanted to make a tofu dish that would appeal to kids.

Pan Fried Panko Tofu step by step

Drain tofu and cut into squares at 1/2" thick..
Beat eggs in one bowl. Pour panko into another bowl. Pour flour, Turmeric, Ginger and Cayenne into a third bowl..
Heat coconut oil over medium high heat until suitable for frying..
Cover each tofu square first in flour mixture, then beaten eggs, then Panko..
Pan fry each side until browned golden..
Lay tofu on metal rack over sheet pan and bake at 350 for 10-5 minutes..

I first had it in Wagamama in the UK. Having bought the recipe book especially for the sauce, I was gutted to find that their most famous dish isn't in the book! My friend Phil sent me through a curry sauce recipe and we tweaked it a little over the years to come up with this one. Add half the tofu to a pan in a single layer. Flip each cube with a spatula and fry for a few more minutes or until crispy.