Katsu Tofu Fingers On Mac & Cheese (GF) (V)

Clasoil Kitchen Monthly Newsletter September 2025

Ingredients (serves 4)

For the mac:
1 tsp curry powder
0.5 tsp turmeric powder
1/3 cup nutritional yeast

1/3 cup cream cheese

1 packet Daiya Cheddar Cheese Sauce
12oz macaroni

For the katsu tofu:
I block extra-firm tofu
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup GF flour
1/2 cup coconut milk

Instructions

Panko crusted tofu:

  • Cut the tofu block in sticks lengthways, then make the dredging liquid.
  • Grab two bowls and pour panko breadcrumbs into one, and in the other whisk the milk with the flour until it is combined.
  • Dip the tofu into the flour batter first, then straight into the panko breadcrumbs and roll until coated
  • Set aside for 5 minutes while you make the cheesy sauce.
  • Tip: Spray with oil spray - this helps the panko to go golden in the air fryer.
  • When you put the pasta on to cook, place the breaded tofu into the air fryer on 200 degrees for 15 minutes. 

Cheese sauce:

  • In a saucepan, combine curry powder, turmeric powder, nooch, cream cheese and cheddar cheese sauce

 

Put the macaroni on to cook, put the tofu in to air fry.

Once the pasta is cooked, pour over the cheese sauce, (save a little) Serve into pasta bowls, top with the panko tofu and garnish with extra cheese sauce and smoked paprika.