Tofu Po' Boy

The Tofu Po' Boy is a delightful twist on the classic Louisiana sandwich, featuring crispy, seasoned tofu that delivers a satisfying crunch. Served in a soft baguette with fresh toppings and a zesty remoulade, this vegan seafood dish is bursting with flavor and texture.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 250 grams
• Cornstarch - 3 tablespoons
• Old Bay seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1/4 cup (for frying)
• French baguette - 1 (about 30 cm)
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Pickles - 4 slices
• Vegan mayonnaise - 3 tablespoons
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon
• Hot sauce - to taste (optional)

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1 cm thick slices.
2. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dredge each tofu slice in the cornstarch mixture, ensuring an even coating.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tofu slices and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
5. While the tofu is frying, prepare the remoulade by mixing the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
6. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and lightly toast if desired.
7. Spread a generous amount of the remoulade on both sides of the baguette.
8. Layer the crispy tofu slices on the bottom half of the baguette, followed by the lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles.
9. Close the sandwich, slice it in half, and serve immediately with extra remoulade on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Contains healthy fats from vegetable oil and mayonnaise alternatives.

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