Being vegan is really quite easy these days. There’s vegan substitutes for pretty much everything — eggs, dairy, meat — there’s even shoes, belts and wallets made out of vegan leather. Thankfully, vegan chef Shannon Martinez has shared her recipe for an unbelievable vegan katsu sandwich, using V2’s plant-based chicken schnitzel. The sando has been a hit on social media, so let’s see what all the fuss is about.
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What is katsu?
Katsu comes from the Japanese word ‘tonkatsu’, which means breaded, fried pork cutlet. Chicken katsu, also known as panko chicken, is another popular katsu dish. It has a sweet and savoury taste, with onion, garlic, soy sauce and various spices adding to the unique taste. Often paired with rice, katsu chicken or pork is also delicious in a sandwich, usually made with soft white bread.
How do I make the vegan katsu sando?
If the vegan katsu sando sounds right up your alley, Shannon Martinez has posted a step-by-step video on her Instagram showing you exactly how to make it. It’s easier than it looks!
What you’ll need:
Katsu Sando
- 4 slices thick cut soft white bread
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 V2 schnitzels
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 2 tbsp tonkatsu sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
Mayo Sauce
- ⅓ cup soy milk, unsweetened
- 2 tsp cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Directions for vegan katsu sando:
Katsu Sando
- Heat deep frying oil to 170°C in a deep fryer or frying pan. Once the oil reaches the desirable temperature, deep fry the V2 schnitzel for about 8-10 minutes.
- When it is cooked, remove from the oil onto a tray lined with kitchen paper and set aside.
- Combine tonkatsu sauce and tomato sauce. Set aside.
- Combine the vegan butter, mayo and mustard. Set aside.
- Place two slices of bread on a chopping board. Spread the butter, mayonnaise and mustard mixture thinly and evenly.
- Place 1/2 cup of shredded cabbage on the bread.
- Drizzle the tonkatsu sauce generously over one side of the V2 schnitzel.
- Place the V2 schnitzel, sauce side down onto the cabbage. Drizzle more tonkatsu sauce mixture generously over the other side of the chicken.
- Place a piece of bread on top of the V2 schnitzel to sandwich.
- Put a flat plate over the bread and place weight on for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove the plate and weight and cut it in half to serve.
Mayo Sauce
- In a blender, add all the ingredients except for the oil and blend until combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil with the motor running on medium speed.
- If you prefer a thinner mayo (i.e. for a dressing for salad), thin out with a little hot water with the blender running after the oil has been added.
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Even though you can make the vegan katsu sando with real chicken, the vegan version is just as delicious. And by using plant-based meat you’re doing your bit to help reduce the effects of climate change. You can make a delish sandwich and do your bit to save the planet at the same time — it’s a win-win situation.
If you’re on the hunt for more plant-based goodies, check out V2’s full range here.
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