Sticky Glazed Tofu Sandwiches
By Nisha Vora · cooking.nytimes.com
1 hr 15 min4 hearty sandwiches
Crispy baked tofu slabs glazed with maple-mustard, served on toasted rolls with jalapeño aioli and pickled vegetables.
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| prepPreheat oven to 425°F / 220°C | ||||
| prepLine a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or foil | ||||
| 2 (12- to 14-ounce / 340–400 g) blocks extra-firm tofu, drained | Press tofu 15 min | Arrange tofu, oil & salt; bake 425°F / 220°C, 30 min | Brush tofu with glaze, flip & brush again; bake 425°F / 220°C, 7–8 min | Assemble: spread aioli, layer pickles & tofu on rolls |
| 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil | ||||
| Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) | ||||
| 45 ml pure maple syrup | Whisk maple syrup, mustard, pepper & salt for glaze | |||
| 45 ml Dijon mustard | ||||
| 2 large jalapeños (about 85 g), de-stemmed | Char jalapeños over flame 5–7 min | Smash & chop charred jalapeños; fold into aioli | ||
| 2 to 3 garlic cloves | ||||
| 150 g vegan mayonnaise | Grate garlic, fold in mayo, lemon, mustard, salt & pepper | |||
| 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice | ||||
| ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard | ||||
| Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | ||||
| 80 ml distilled white vinegar | Whisk vinegar, maple syrup & salt; pickle cucumbers & onion | |||
| 5 ml pure maple syrup | ||||
| Kosher salt | ||||
| 2 to 3 Persian cucumbers (about 170 g, or ½ English cucumber) | ||||
| ½ small red onion (about 85 g, once sliced) | ||||
| 4 ciabatta rolls or sandwich rolls of choice | Lightly toast rolls; cool slightly | |||
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