Broiled, Marinated Tofu Sandwich
Serves: 4
Iva Padberg
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
38
Spice
49
Sweetness
49
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
450 g
Firm Tofu1 cup
Olive Oil1 tsp
Ground Cumin1 tsp
Chili Powder1 tsp
Oregano (dried)2 cloves
Garlic (minced)1 cup
White Wine Vinegar1 cup
White Wine (dry)1 cup
Mayonnaise1 cup
Arugula1
SaltDirections:
1
Cut tofu into 10 thin slices
2
Set on a baking sheet, cover with another baking sheet, and weigh down with something heavy, such as a large can of food
3
Drain until excess water is removed, at least 30 minutes
4
Heat olive oil in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat
5
Toast ground cumin, chili powder, and oregano in the hot oil until spices are aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes
6
Transfer oil and spice mixture to a saucepan over medium heat; stir in minced garlic, white wine vinegar, and white wine
7
Bring to a simmer, then remove marinade from heat
8
Place drained tofu into a glass dish; pour marinade over tofu
9
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 8 hours
10
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler
11
Remove tofu from marinade; pat dry with paper towels and place on broiler rack
12
Broil on each side until skin is crisp, about 6 minutes per side
13
To assemble, spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread; place 2 tofu slices on 5 of the bread slices; top tofu with sliced tomato, arugula, red onion, salt, black pepper, and remaining slices of bread