Explore this Italian-inspired breaded tofu recipe with tomatoes and yogurt sauce.

Breaded Tofu with Tomatoes and Yogurt Sauce

Looking for a delicious idea for your vegetarian main dishes? Breaded Tofu with Tomatoes and Yogurt Sauce is a tasty and versatile alternative, perfect for everyday menus. This dish is an evergreen recipe that can be adapted to any season, making it a must-try among Italian recipes.

In this recipe, tofu is coated in an irresistibly crispy crust: first, it’s dipped in a simple batter made of water and chickpea flour, then rolled in panko, the traditional Japanese breadcrumb made from crustless white bread, which ensures a unique and dry crispiness. To balance the savory fried tofu, it’s served with the fresh and slightly tangy notes of yogurt sauce and the aromatic, juicy touch of a tomato salad. This breaded tofu is a flavorful main course rich in contrasts that will surprise you!

Discover more tofu recipes to make at home:

• Fried Tofu
• Tofu Nuggets
• Air Fryer Tofu
• Pan-fried Tofu

Ingredients

• 200g Tofu
• 100g Chickpea Flour
• 150ml Water
• 100g Panko Breadcrumbs
• 200g Cherry Tomatoes
• 150g Yogurt
• Salt to taste
• Olive Oil for frying
• Fresh Herbs for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut the tofu into slices.
2. In a bowl, mix chickpea flour and water to form a batter.
3. Dip tofu slices into the batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
4. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry tofu slices until golden brown.
5. Slice cherry tomatoes and mix with salt and fresh herbs.
6. Prepare the yogurt sauce by seasoning yogurt with salt and herbs.
7. Serve breaded tofu with tomato salad and yogurt sauce.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian