Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced or pureed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted or ground
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 4-ounce slab baked marinated tofu
  • 1 medium carrot, cut in half crosswise, then in thick lengthwise slices (1/4 to 1/3 inch); cut the narrow end in half
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 2 heaped tablespoons kimchi (1 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 5-inch square of focaccia, or 2 slices whole wheat country bread

Method

  • Roast the tofu.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Whisk together the ingredients for the baked tofu.
  • Line a small baking sheet with parchment.
  • Pat the tofu dry with paper towels and dip into the marinade, making sure to coat both sides.
  • Place on the baking sheet and bake 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to color and the marinade sets on the surface of the tofu.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Turn the heat up to 425 degrees.
  • Brush the carrot slices with the olive oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Place in the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the slices over halfway through.
  • They should be lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Spread the tahini on the bottom slice of bread or focaccia.
  • Top with the tofu.
  • Sprinkle the cilantro over the tofu and top with a layer of carrots.
  • Top the carrots with the kimchi, then place the other half of the focaccia or the other slice of bread on top and press down.
  • Cut in half and enjoy.