Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven and prepare equipment

   3 min

   Preheat your oven to 220°C / 200°C fan. Take out two bowls, one roasting tray and two saucepans. Line the roasting tray with a sheet of parchment paper.

   Equipment: oven, bowls, roasting tray, saucepans, parchment paper
   Temperature: 220°C

2. Cook and steam brown rice

   19 min

   Fill one saucepan with boiling water from the kettle, place it over a medium-high heat and bring it back to a rolling boil.Add thebrown riceand cook uncovered for 18–20 minutes, until tender with a slight bite. Drain through a fine sieve, then return the rice to the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to steam until you're ready to serve.

   Equipment: saucepan, kettle, fine sieve, lid

3. Prepare and bake tofu nuggets

   23 min

   Tear thesmoked tofuinto bite-sized chunks (around 16 pieces in total).In one bowl, combine thekatsu batter mixwith 50–70ml water (double the amount for a 4-person portion) and whisk until smooth. The batter should be similar in consistency to thick mayonnaise.Place thepanko breadcrumbsinto the second bowl.Dip each piece of tofu into the batter, then coat evenly in the panko breadcrumbs. Arrange the coated tofu on the lined baking tray in a single layer, ensuring the pieces do not overlap.Drizzle or spray generously with a neutral cooking oil and bake for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.Alternatively, you can use an airfrier to cook the nuggets. Lightly spray or drizzle the coated tofu with a neutral cooking oil. Arrange the pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between each piece (cook in batches if necessary).Air fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, turning the tofu halfway through.

   Equipment: bowls, whisk, roasting tray, oven, air fryer
   Temperature: 200°C

4. Heat the katsu curry sauce

   5 min

   Meanwhile, place the second saucepan over a medium heat and add thekatsu curry sauce. Heat gently until piping hot, stirring occasionally. If the sauce begins to stick, add a splash of water. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

   Equipment: saucepan

5. Plate and serve katsu nuggets

   5 min

   Divide thebrown ricebetween serving bowls and spoon over thekatsu curry sauce. Top with thecrispy tofu nuggetsand sprinkle over thesesame garnish. Serve alongside themixed leaf saladdressed with themiso vinaigrette. Enjoy!

   Equipment: serving bowls