Crispy Tofu Burger with Slaw and Harissa Mayo
Ingredients
Marinade
- 250g extra firm tofu
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1-2 tbsp sweetener
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Batter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- water
Coating
- 1 cup cornflakes
Slaw
- 1/4 small cabbage
- 1-2 cucumbers
Sauce
- 1/3 cup vegan mayo
- 1-2 tsp harissa
Preparation
Cut tofu into 2-3 pieces, pat dry and marinate for at least 20 minutes or even overnight in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweetener and sesame oil
Meanwhile, combine flour, cornstarch, seasoning and water to make the wet batter and add more water if too thick
Prepare a second bowl with crushed cornflakes
Take tofu out of the marinade and set aside to dry while you make the slaw
Thinly slice cabbage and cucumber and place in the marinade and refrigerate
Dip tofu in the wet batter and coat with cornflakes and fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy
Finally, mix vegan mayo and harissa to make the sauce
Assembly
Slice open 2-3 buns and layer with harissa mayo, slaw, crispy tofu and more mayo
