Broiled Marinated Tofu Sandwich

Serves: 6

Santos Walker

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

46

Sweetness

50

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Olive Oil

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Cut tofu into 1-inch thick slices

2

Drain

3

Set them on a sheet, cover with another baking pan or cookie sheet and weight down with something heavy; drain for at least 1/2 hour to remove excess water

4

In a small cast iron skillet toast cumin, chili and oregano until they emit a lovely aroma

5

Remove to a nonreactive saucepan and add olive oil, garlic, vinegar and white wine

6

Bring to a simmer

7

Transfer drained and weighted tofu to a ceramic or glass dish and pour marinade over tofu

8

Cover with plastic and refrigerate for a day at least or, for up to 3 to 4 days

9

Preheat the broiler

10

Remove marinated tofu, pat dry and broil, about 6 inches away from the heat until crispy on each side

11

Spread bread with mayonnaise; slice tofu in half to make 1/2-inch slices and set over mayonnaise

12

Top with tomato, arugula and onion if you wish

13

Spread second slice of toasted bread with chili mayo and cover sandwich