Kung Pao Sliders Vegan


From the 2010 vegetarian times chef's challenge, this recipe by mariano gascon was voted best appetizer." but it could easily be a main dish as well."

Steps


1.
To make sliders: cut tofu into 8 slices lengthwise.
Halve slices to make 16 pieces.
Transfer to baking dish.
Whisk together soy sauce , sugar , oil , and cornstarch in bowl.
Pour over tofu , cover , and chill 1 hour.
2.
To make slaw: whisk together soy sauce , mayonnaise , peanut butter , sugar , vinegar , oil , garlic , pepper , and cayenne in bowl.
Stir in carrots , zucchini , and peanuts.
Chill.
3.
Preheat oven to 375f coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
Drain tofu , and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
Bake 25 minutes.
Flip , and bake 20 to 25 minutes more , or until crispy.
Fill buns with 1 tofu slice and 2 tbs.
Slaw.

Ingredients


tofu, low sodium soy sauce, sugar, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch, buns, vegan mayonnaise, natural-style peanut butter, rice vinegar, garlic clove, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, carrots, zucchini, dry roasted peanuts