Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry

Name: Vegan Tofu Katsu Curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 large onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp ginger (grated); 1 red chilli (de-seeded and sliced); 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp mustard seeds; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 medium carrots (diced); 1 large sweet potato (peeled and diced ); 1 can coconut milk ((14oz/400ml)); 1 tbsp curry paste; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp mirin; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste); 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 cup flour; 1 cup water; 14 oz extra firm tofu; 1/4 cup sesame oil

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

How to make a vegan tofu Katsu curry! This Japanese-inspired dinner features crispy and well-flavored tofu coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and a rich curry sauce that will make your kitchen smell amazing. It's also ready in 30 minutes, and perfect served with rice.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:51:42 GMT