CRISPY tofu SCHNITZEL

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To make this (2 schnitzels) you will need:

250gr firm tofu

For the marinade:

1tbsp soy sauce
1tbsp lemon juice
1tsp onion powder
1tsp pepper
2tsp chicken seasoning
1tsp paprika powder
1tsp sugar
1tsp garlic powder
1tsp mustard
3tbsp water
2tsp tomato paste

For the breading:

60gr panko breadcrumbs
1tsp salt
1tsp pepper
1tsp paprika powder
1tsp onion powder
1tsp chicken seasoning

Start by cutting your tofu into 2 even slabs. I cut mine into schnitzel shapes (and used the cut offs in another dish) but you can also leave them rectangular. Press these 2 schnitzels for 10 minutes. I used a towel with a cutting board and a heavy pan on top since I don't own a tofu press. Once the tofu is pressed, put it in a freezer safe container and freeze overnight. Freezing your tofu gives it a much better texture. Take the frozen tofu out of the freezer in the morning and let it defrost. Since there is a lot of water coming from the tofu when its defrosted, we will need to press it again for 10 minutes.

In the meantime you can mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl.

Smear the pressed tofu with the marinade (coating the entire schnitzels) and let them marinade for 1 hour.

You can make the breading by mixing all the breading ingredients in a shallow bowl (big enough to put the schnitzels in later).

Once the tofu has marinated put it in the breadcrumb mixture and coat the entire schnitzel. Push the breading tightly on the schnitzel, coating everything.

Next heat some oil in a pan and add the schnitzels. Make sure the oil is hot enough before putting them in or they won't get as crispy. Fry the schnitzels for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, flipping them halfway through. Try not to move the schnitzels around when frying them or the breading might fall off a bit.

I served my schnitzels with some noodles, veggies and chili sauce! Enjoy!

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