Vietnamese-Style Tofu Hero with Asian Slaw Recipe

Name: Vietnamese-Style Tofu Hero with Asian Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 8 ( 1/4-inch) slabs; 4 French demi-baguettes, split; 4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise; 4 tablespoons chile oil; 4 fresh cilantro sprigs; 1/2 English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 slices; Asian Slaw (recipe follows); 2 tablespoon agave nectar; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 cup julienned carrot; 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 8 ( 1/4-inch) slabs
4 French demi-baguettes, split
4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
4 tablespoons chile oil
4 fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
Asian Slaw (recipe follows)
2 tablespoon agave nectar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Make the tofu: Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except for the tofu.
3
Pour into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
4
Place the tofu slabs in a single layer in the baking dish.
5
Turn over to coat with the marinade.
6
Bake for 20 minutes, turning the tofu over halfway through.
7
Assemble the sandwiches: Spread half of each baguette with 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the chile oil.
8
Layer 1 sprig of cilantro and 1 cucumber slice (cut to fit, if necessary).
9
Place two pieces of the tofu and a spoonful of the Asian Slaw on each baguette half.
10
Top with remaining baguette halves and cut sandwiches in half.
11
Serve immediately.
12
For the Asian Slaw:
13
Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl with 1/2 cup water and toss to combine.
14
Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese-Style Tofu Hero with Asian Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Vietnamese-Style Tofu Hero with Asian Slaw

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