Sesame-Sriracha Tofu Sandwiches

Name: Sesame-Sriracha Tofu Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 24 h
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: ½ red onion, diced; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; One 14-ounce (395 g block extra-firm tofu, pressed, frozen, and thawed (see tips); 1 inch (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup (60 ml) sriracha; ¼ cup (60 ml) liquid aminos (or tamari or soy sauce); ¼ cup (60 ml) liquid aminos (or tamari or soy sauce); ¼ cup (60 ml) liquid aminos (or tamari or soy sauce); 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable broth; Chopped green onions; 4 large rolls/buns (gluten-free, if necessary); Tofu Sour Cream or vegan mayonnaise; Tofu Sour Cream or vegan mayonnaise; 1 cup (185 g) kimchi (see tips); Salt and black pepper to taste; ¼ cup (10 g) chopped fresh parsley; ⅓ cup (40 g) sesame seeds; 4 large rolls/buns (gluten-free, if necessary)

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
24 hr

Appears in

But I Could Never Go Vegan!

By Kristy Turner

Published 2021

About

Freezing tofu allows for maximum flavor absorbency. It also makes the texture slightly chewier. This procedure gets a great response from meat-lovers, and when you cook it in a spicy sesame-sriracha sauce and scoop it into a sandwich with some kimchi, you may have a riot on your hands when everyone runs to the kitchen for seconds.

Ingredients

¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable broth
¼ cup (60

Dinner
Sandwich
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Combine the broth, liquid aminos, sriracha, maple syrup, tomato paste, liquid smoke, chile powder, paprika, and cumin and mix well. Set aside.
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute. Crumble the tofu into the pan. Add the broth mixture and mix well. Let it s