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Vegan Schnitzel

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50 min

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10 ingredients or less
Schnitzel, originally from Austria, is traditionally a thin, breaded cutlet fried to golden perfection. Our vegan version proves comfort food can be plant-based and just as satisfying. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside - everything you love about schnitzel, made with wholesome ingredients. Freezing and thawing silken tofu transforms its texture, creating tiny pockets that, once pressed, leave it dense, chewy, and reduced to about a quarter of its original volume - perfect for this classic dish.

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Total

50 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

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Gabi - Nov. 16, 2025, 8:12 p.m.

THIS IS SO GOOOOOODDD!!! This is definitely going to be my weekly recipe!
Highly recommend trying this, me and my fiancé absolutely loved it!

Edith - Oct. 25, 2025, 7:09 p.m.

Do you have any advice for the freezing phase? Tofu (here at least) is sold in plastic tubs with liquid. Do you freeze it, plastic and liquid and all, then thaw and pat dry? Or do you try to get rid of the liquid before freezing?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 26, 2025, 2:16 p.m.

Heyy Edith! We recommend draining the liquid first, then freezing the tofu in an airtight container or reusable bag. Once thawed, pat it dry to remove any extra moisture ☺️

Edith - Oct. 27, 2025, 7:20 p.m.

Thank you!

Sirena - Oct. 14, 2025, 7:35 p.m.

What brand of silken tofu is best to use to achieve the best results? Any suggestions for the UK? Tried with firm tofu as suggested in substitution and was delicious! The crust is amazing!!!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 14, 2025, 10:42 p.m.

Heyy Sirena, we get our silken tofu from a local Asian supermarket. Unlike firmer tofu varieties that come in different levels like firm, extra firm, or medium, the silken tofu we find usually comes in just one kind and is simply labeled silken tofu. The brand we use is Fortune, but any brand should work just fine. So glad the recipe was enjoyed with firm tofu 🙂

Sirena - Oct. 15, 2025, 12:43 p.m.

Thanks for your reply! 😊 Will try it with Silken tofu next!

frances - Oct. 6, 2025, 9:44 a.m.

Oooh love the look of this
Week try this week and update. 😀