Description
Moist and crispy tofu edamame patties served with the iconic tonkatsu sauce (Japanese barbecue sauce).
Ingredients
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- 6 ounces box firm tofu
- 1 large egg
- 1 slice ham, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 slice of cheese, finely chopped
- 25 cooked shelled edamame beans
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil, for frying
Serving sauces:
- Tonkatsu sauce
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Wrap tofu in paper towel to remove excess water. Repeat the same process 3 to 4 times.
- Finely chop cheese and ham.
- In a mixing bowl, break the tofu using your fingers and add the egg. Season with salt and pepper and mix well until mixture looks like scrambled eggs.
- Add 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs and mix well.
- Add edamame and cheese and mix well.
- Scoop up mixture and make small patties. Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs and shape again. Sprinkle more breadcrumbs (until the patty clumps without breaking up) and shape one last time.
- In a skillet over medium heat, put about 1 cm of oil.
- When the oil is hot add patties to the pan and fry both sides until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel to remove excess oil and put on a plate.
- Serve with tonkatsu sauce and mayonnaise.
Notes
Keep the leftover patties in a storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 634mg
- Fat: 12.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20.9g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Protein: 9.6g
- Cholesterol: 35.6mg
