Japanese Vegan Tofu Katsu Dinner

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari
• 1 teaspoon garlic chili paste
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup or Maple Syrup
• 1 block extra firm tofu pressed and dried
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 black pepper
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs or more if needed
• avocado oil for frying, or choice of vegetable oil