Spicy tofu, nectarine and cashew ricotta sandwich
Like every summer, I have to develop new sandwich recipes and this one is a banger!!! The mix of flavors and textures is incredible! I love this veggie sandwich recipe!
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Frequently asked questions
Sambal oelek is a chili paste from Southeast Asia made primarily from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt. Unlike other sauces, sambal oelek is quite simple, really emphasizing the taste of the chili pepper.
Yes, it is spicier than Sriracha because it contains fewer ingredients that would soften the taste. However, the level of spiciness can vary from brand to brand.
Ingredients
Spicy tofu with lemon and maple
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sambal oelek or other hot sauce to taste
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 400 g block extra-firm tofu, well drained and cut into thin slices
Cashew ricotta (optional)
- 1 cup (130 g) unsalted, unroasted cashews, soaked for 30 minutes in boiling water
- 1 tablespoons (15 ml) nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoon (45 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) salt
Assembly
- 8 slices Quebec bakery bread
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 peaches or nectarines, sliced
- 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 cups (40 g) arugula
- Olive oil for garnish
- Zest of 1 well-washed lemon
- Balsamic reduction for garnish
- Pepper, to taste
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Preparation
Spicy tofu with lemon and maple
- In a soup plate, combine all the tofu ingredients except the tofu. Place the tofu slices on the plate and coat well with the sauce. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and grill the tofu slices for about 4 minutes on each side. Add the remaining sauce and cook for a further 1 minute. Make a reservation.
Cashew ricotta (optional)
- In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Add a little water if necessary.
Assembly
- Spread 4 slices of bread with Dijon mustard and 4 slices of bread with cashew ricotta. On the slices spread with cashew ricotta, add a few slices of onion, basil leaves, peach slices, spicy tofu and a generous amount of arugula. Add a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic reduction and pepper. Close sandwiches with slices of bread spread with Dijon. Enjoy!
