Asian marinated tofu and peanut slaw sandwiches

​My first sandwich recipe and I wanted to beyond delicious – I wanted pops of flavor, freshness, colour and palate vibrancy … and this, I promise, delivers

Vegan Asian marinated tofu and peanut slaw sandwich
 
Recipe Type: Vegan Sandwich
Prep time: 50 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 1 hour and ten mins
Serves:  4
 
Ingredients
 
Marinated Tofu

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of tamari (soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 1/2 tablespoon of liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast *optional
• 1 tablespoons of sriracha sauce
• 450 grams of firm tofu

 
Peanut Slaw

• 3 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons of warm/hot water
• 1 tablespoon of tamari
• 2 limes squeezed
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons of sriracha sauce
• ½ red cabbage, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped or diced

 
Other optional salad ingredients:

• Fresh Coriander (essential really!)
• Fresh chilli
• Spinach
• Avacado
• Spring onion or red onion

 
Instructions
 
Preheat the oven to 180C and prepare one baking tray with baking paper.
 
Make marinade by whisking all ingredients together, except tofu: olive oil, tamari, lemon juice, maple syrup, liquid smoke, sriracha sauce and nutritional yeast.
 
Press tofu, this allows for excess water to be eliminated and will mean a tasty tofu experience. If you haven’t pressed tofu before check spork food for further instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDK24td_BOM
 
Cut tofu into ½ inch steak slabs, to create at least 8 slabs (2 for each sandwich). Now it’s marination time, so leave at least 30 minutes to marinate before baking!
 
To make the peanut slaw dressing, add the peanut butter and warm water, and mix until there is a creamy consistency. Then add the tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, sriracha sauce, and mix all together. This can be particularly intense if you test taste it, especially the lime. This will mellow when you add it to the cabbage and carrot. Now, dress the cabbage and carrot with this awesome dressing. This can marinate while you get the tofu baking!
 
Place the tofu on the baking paper, and bake for about 20-25 minutes. When it’s cooked perfectly, take out of the oven and place on serving tray.
 
I love letting my friends prepare their own sandwiches, so I have gorgeous fresh bread sliced, the baked tofu, the peanut slaw and some additional options like coriander, spinach, avocado and extra fresh chilli so they can create their perfect sandwich. Everyone has different preferences so it’s great when you can cater and allow them to experience food the way they love.
 
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Love and light,
 
Penelope