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 Tofu

1 cup

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Chili Powder

2 cloves

Garlic (minced)

1 cup

Mayonnaise

1 cup

Arugula

1

Salt

Directions:

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