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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons coriander seeds |
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds |
1 teaspoon (whole) black peppercorns |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1 dried bay leaf, crumbled |
1 tablespoon sweet paprika |
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill |
4 cloves (large) garlic, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt |
28 ounces ((2 14-ounce blocks)) firm tofu, drained, each one cut crosswise into 4 slabs |
salt |
8 brioche buns, split |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/4 cup barbecue sauce |
lettuce, for serving |
pickles, sliced, for serving |
red onion, for serving |
tomatoes, for serving |
Directions:
1. In a skillet, combine the coriander and fennel seeds, peppercorns, crushed red pepper and bay leaf and cook over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer the spices to a grinder and let cool. Add the paprika and finely grind the spices, then transfer them to a bowl and stir in the 1/2 cup of olive oil. Stir in the garlic paste.
2. Arrange the tofu in a baking dish. Spread all but 1 tablespoon of the spice paste over the tofu. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 48 hours.
3. Light a grill and oil the grates. Season the tofu with salt and grill over moderate heat, turning, until just heated through, 10 minutes.
4. Grill the buns until toasted. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise and barbecue sauce with the remaining 1 tablespoon of spice paste. Spread the mayonnaise sauce on the buns and top with the tofu, lettuce, pickles, red onion and tomatoes. Close the sandwiches and serve.
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