Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches – Connoisseurus Veg

June 13, 2023

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These BBQ tofu sandwiches are made with slabs of crispy seasoned tofu slathered in candy and tangy barbecue sauce.

BBQ Tofu Sandwich with a glass of iced tea in the background.

I at all times discover myself craving barbecue this time of 12 months. And no, I do not imply meat barbecue. I’ve by no means actually missed that!

I am speaking about just about something vegan that will get slathered in candy, smoky, tangy barbecue sauce. It isn’t only for meat! I have been identified to douse every little thing from veggie burgers to tempeh “ribs” to polenta bowls in my selfmade vegan barbecue sauce.

And naturally, I really like barbecue sandwich. For this vegan barbecue sandwich, I used tofu as our barbecue sauce vessel. However not simply any tofu! For this recipe I tailored my barbecue tofu bites recipe, as a substitute utilizing slabs of tofu that get coated in a seasoned cornstarch crust and baked to crispy perfection.

The outcome was a barbecue tofu sandwich that is out of this world scrumptious!

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Elements You may Want

Tofu. I like super-firm tofu for this recipe. It is easy to work with and has an excellent texture. Additional-firm tofu, which is a tad softer, can be utilized if wanted. You may have to press it earlier than cooking although.
Cornstarch.
Vegetable oil. Any excessive warmth oil will do right here. You should use olive oil, avocado oil, corn oil or peanut oil, amongst many others!
Soy sauce. Gluten-free tamari or liquid aminos might be substituted if wanted.
Apple cider vinegar.
Liquid smoke. That is non-obligatory, however nice to make use of if you happen to love smoky taste. You will discover it close to the barbecue sauce at most supermarkets.
Chili powder.
Floor cumin.
Barbecue sauce. I really like this recipe with my selfmade vegan barbecue sauce, however store-bought sauce is okay too. Simply verify the elements to make sure that it is vegan.
Burger buns. Or use kaiser rolls, sub rolls, sliced bread…mainly no matter you want greatest for sandwiches!
Toppings. The sky is the restrict right here. As you’ll be able to see from the pictures, I topped my sandwiches with some vegan coleslaw and dill pickle slices. You would additionally use lettuce, tomato, onion, sprouts, avocado…no matter you want!

How They’re Made

The next is an in depth photograph tutorial on the best way to make this dish. Scroll all the best way down if you would like to skip proper to the recipe!

Begin by slicing your block of tofu into slabs. I wish to make six slabs, so I can use two on every sandwich, however you may additionally do eight smaller slabs, or three or 4 bigger slabs, placing only one slab on every sandwich.

Tofu slices in a mixing bowl with oil, cornstarch, and spices.

Place your tofu slabs in a big bowl, together with the cornstarch, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, liquid smoke, chili powder, and cumin. Combine every little thing up utilizing your arms. You need to get the slabs evenly coated with a mixture of the opposite elements.

Organize your tofu slabs on a baking sheet and pop it within the oven. Bake them for about quarter-hour per aspect, till they’ve darkened and fashioned a crispy coating.

Baked tofu slices covered with barbecue sauce on a baking sheet.

Brush each side of the tofu slices with some barbecue sauce, then return them to the oven for a couple of minutes. The sauce ought to thicken a bit and get bubbly.

Stuff your barbecue tofu into buns and pile on the toppings. Dig in!

Leftovers & Storage

These sandwiches are greatest served instantly, whereas the tofu is crispy. If you happen to do have leftovers although, the barbecue tofu slabs will maintain in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3 or 4 days.

What to Serve with BBQ Tofu Sandwiches

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