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Big Ben's Baked Tofu Sandwich




Source of Recipe


from "Vegan World Fusion Cuisine"


Recipe Introduction


Here, marinated tofu creates a hefty grilled sandwich with a meaty taste and texture.


List of Ingredients




# 1 pound firm tofu, sliced into 3 equal lengthwise cutlets
# 1 recipe shoyu marinade (follows)
# 1/2 cup peanut sauce (follows)
# 1/4 cup green onion, diced
# 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
# 6 slices whole grain bread
# 3 romaine leaves
# 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
# 1 avocado, sliced thin

Recipe



Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tofu cutlets in shoyu marinade for 20 minutes. Remove and place in shallow baking dish. Top with peanut sauce, green onion and ginger and bake 20 minutes. Allow to cool before placing on sandwich with lettuce, onion and avocado. Makes 3 servings.

Shoyu marinade: Whisk together in bowl, 1/2 cup filtered water, 1 teaspoon nama shoyu, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoons fresh herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, sage, thyme, dill —whatever is your taste), 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder, 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, Pinch cayenne, 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional), 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (optional), 1/2 teaspoon peeled and minced turmeric root or pinch of dry turmeric powder (optional).

Peanut sauce: 1 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup peanut butter, 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste), 2 tablespoons nama shoyu, 1/2 teaspoon Lotus curry paste (below), 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

** Substitute commercial Thai curry paste, if desired. Or make Lotus' recipe: Blend in blender: 1 small lime leaf, 1 tablespoon minced shallot, 1 tablespoon minced hot chili pepper, 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass stems, 2 teaspoons peeled and minced ginger, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon EACH sea salt and fresh-ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons sesame oil or coconut milk or to taste. Makes 1/2 cup.