This entire sandwich was pretty much created around wasabi cashew mayo. Once I got the idea for that stuff in my head I got into I need to make this now mode. This was my second attempt at wasabi mayo sandwich, the first being something I’d planned on calling a “sushi sandwich,” which was pretty much just sushi veggies and wasabi mayo on toast. It was fine, but I was so enamored with the idea of wasabi mayo that “fine” just wasn’t gonna cut it. Also, since doing that I’ve discovered that sushi sandwiches are a thing, and not what I had created. I gave it some thought and decided smoky tofu sandwiches would be the perfect vehicle for wasabi mayo. I was right! The tofu sandwich did not taste like sushi. This sandwich did taste like awesome. Best flavor combo ever! And even though I consider smoky tofu to be the perfect complement to wasabi mayo, I’m betting you’re going to want to put cashew wasabi mayo on everything from this day forth. Let’s talk about baking tofu! For these sandwiches I wanted tofu you could sink your teeth into. Baked tofu is very teeth-sinkable. It’s also super flavorful. You press it before baking to squeeze all the flavorless tofu water out, then marinate it to replace the liquid with flavor-packed goodness. Once your tofu has soaked in the marinade for a bit, pop it in the oven and bake until it darkens up and becomes dense and chewy. Seriously, if you ever meet someone who tells you tofu is bland, bake them up a batch of this stuff. You’ll have a tofu addict on you hands pretty quickly. While the tofu bakes, blend up some raw cashews, lemon juice, and wasabi in the food processor to make your mayo. Layer everything on your favorite sandwich bread with cucumber slices, scallions and greens.
Tips!
Baked tofu keeps for about 3 days, so you can make a big batch ahead of time and assemble the sandwiches when you’re ready to eat if you like. Store the tofu in a sealed container or bag.The wasabi mayo will also keep for about 3 days in a sealed container. It’s also freezer-friendly.Go as heavy or light as you like with the amount of wasabi in the mayo. If you’re not sure how much you can handle, start with a small amount and add a bit at a time.You can also, of course, skip the wasabi if you’re not into it or want to make the tofu sandwiches more kid-friendly.
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