Katsu tofu sushi sandwiches
A great vegan lunch option for when you’re on the go. Our katsu tofu sushi sandwiches are conveniently wrapped in seaweed and packed with flavour. From the panko-coated tofu to the seasoned rice and crunchy cabbage, this is one incredibly tasty work lunch you’ll be looking forward to all day.
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi or arborio rice, rinsed
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 450g Pams firm tofu, cut into 8 slices
- 3 Tbsp plain flour
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ¾ cup panko
- 4 seaweed sheets
- ⅛ red cabbage, thinly sliced
- Soy sauce
Method
- Cook the rice as per pack instructions. In a medium bowl combine rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Add to the cooked rice and stir to combine. Cover the rice to keep warm and set aside.
- Pat tofu dry with a paper towel. Toss the tofu in seasoned flour, then dip the tofu in almond milk and finish with a coating of panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat a generous drizzle of oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Cook the tofu for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Place one seaweed sheet on a clean work surface, shiny side down with one corner pointing towards you. Spread three heaped tablespoons of rice in the centre of the seaweed sheet in a square shape. Place tofu on top of the rice, followed by a handful of cabbage and an additional 2 tablespoons of rice pressed on top. Fold the corners of the seaweed into the centre to seal together like a parcel. Wrap tightly in eco-friendly plastic wrap and set aside while you repeat the process with the remaining rice and seaweed.
- Cut each sushi sandwich in half, then drizzle over soy sauce. Serve and enjoy immediately or pop into lunchboxes for a tasty lunch.
Top tip: Sliced cucumber, avocado and pickled ginger make great additions to this sushi sandwich with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds to top it off.
Dip your spoon in water before spreading out the rice to ensure the rice doesn’t stick and use a sharp, slightly wet knife for the cleanest cut when slicing your sandwiches.