The season is changing, so how about trying a new variation on something old? The Reuben is a favorite and it inspired the following sandwich. Now, this isn't entry level finger food -- it's vegan, a bit sloppy, and most kids won't like it.
Ingredients:
- 1 cake extra firm tofu
- 1 cup sweet teriyaki marinade
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayo. I use nayonaise but any will do, probably even canola mayo
- 1 tablespoon relish
- 1 tablespoon hot pesto or chutney
- 1 small yellow squash (which is widely available this time of year)
- 2 slices light rye bread
Preparation:
- Cut tofu into 1/8th inch slabs. Put in a zip-top bag with teriyaki sauce and let marinate all day
- Fry tofu in sesame oil as long as possible until crispy, without burning.
- Bake the squash (this tutorial can answer any questions you have on squash and how to prepare it)
- Mix the vegan mayo, relish and pesto together
- Put half the mix on the lower toasted piece of rye
- Arrange tofu as you like, spread remaining sauce (again you be the judge on how much and how strong) and drizzle a little of the marinade over top
- Finish by scraping a couple tablespoons of meat from a squash half and stringing it over the whole mess, add your lettuce and top it off with the other piece of rye
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-20-2006 @ 1:09PM
Monkey Eat Food said...
I'm not sure if I would try this recipe.... I prefer the more traditional vegan Reuben sandwiches made from tempeh and sauerkraut.
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9-20-2006 @ 1:49PM
Dennis C said...
I love this sandwich. The textures are great, and my point was that the reuben inspired it. It's not a knockoff but an alternative. Especially if you don't like kraut.
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9-21-2006 @ 2:21PM
GearheadGourmet said...
And the point of this post is?...
This pile of vomit doesn't remotely resemble a reuben.
When will vegans stop trying to legitimize such bastard combinations as this with names that sound like real (read: edible) food?
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9-21-2006 @ 3:40PM
Jonathan Harford said...
GG: "This cereal contain neither grapes NOR nuts! I'm going to write an angry letter!"
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9-21-2006 @ 3:40PM
VegDoug said...
Vegan approximations tend to be excellent, though just a little different. I can't wait to try this!
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9-21-2006 @ 10:20PM
thegrizzle said...
If you've ever puked in your mouth, you've tasted this sandwich.
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9-22-2006 @ 3:52AM
Stephanie said...
Oh "GearheadGourmet" you big silly, when will carnivores like yourself stop with the ad hominem attacks... You no likie the sandwich, then you no have to eatie the sandwich... Simple, no?
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