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Japanese-Style Tofu Katsu Tacos

Japanese-Style Tofu Katsu Tacos

with Creamy Slaw, Pear & Crispy Shallots
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 31, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
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26.6g protein
Preparation Time
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20 minutes
Difficulty
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Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Sesame
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pine Nut
  • Pecan
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut
  • Sesame
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 clove

garlic

1

carrot

1

pear

1 bag

shredded cabbage mix

1 packet

garlic aioli

(Contains: Eggs;)

1 packet

katsu paste

1 packet

mixed sesame seeds

(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut.)

6

mini flour tortillas

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat; May be present: Milk, Soy.)

1 packet

crispy shallots

½

Long Chilli

1 packet

Japanese tofu

(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat; May be present: Peanuts, Sesame.)

Not included in your delivery

1

olive oil

1 tbs

honey

Energy (kJ)3383 kJ
Fat48.4 g
of which saturates7.9 g
Carbohydrate70.1 g
of which sugars27.3 g
Protein26.6 g
Sodium1526 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Finely chop garlic. Cut Japanese tofu into 1cm cubes. Set aside. • Grate carrot. Thinly slice pear. Set aside. • In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage mix and garlic aioli. Season to taste. Set aside.

TIP: Prepping the slaw first allows the cabbage to soften slightly by the time you're ready to serve.

2
2

• In a small bowl, combine garlic, the honey, katsu paste, mixed sesame seeds and a dash of water. Set aside.

3
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook tofu, turning often, until browned, 2-4 minutes. Add katsu mixture and cook, turning tofu to coat, until slightly sticky, 1-2 minutes. • Microwave mini flour tortillas on a plate in 10 second bursts, until warmed through.

4
4

• Finely slice long chilli (if using). • Fill tortillas with creamy slaw, pear, carrot and tofu katsu. • Sprinkle with chilli (if using) and crispy shallots to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour:Ā Many loved the tasty katsu sauce and balanced flavours. Some found it spicy; others suggested adding ginger for extra zing.
  • Ease of prep:Ā Quick and easy to make, with clear instructions. Microwaving tortillas for 10 seconds was a handy tip.
  • Suggestions:Ā Some recommended extra sauce or aioli to prevent dryness. A few suggested larger tortillas to hold all the fillings.
  • Portions:Ā While many found it satisfying, some felt it could use more tortillas or wasn't quite enough for two adults.
  • Texture:Ā Customers enjoyed the mix of crispy tofu, soft tortillas, and varied fillings. The pear added an interesting touch.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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