by : Reiko Sandwiches

Best 3 o’clock Snack Sandwich
３時のおやつサンドイッチ

Out of desperation (!) this sandwich was created.

I was hungry and wanted a quick snack.

Something substantial and tasty.

But I didn’t want to spend too much time making one.

I just put together I found in the fridge and freezer, and it turned out awesome!

So since then I’ve made this sandwich so many times.

It’s my current favorite sandwich for snack.

These are all you need.

Everything sourdough bread from Aldi.

The saltiness and garlic flavor from the crust are an important part of this sandwich.

Dairy-free plant butter with olive oil.

We usually get this at Target.

Vegan cheddar style slices from Aldi.

Medjool dates.

Again I get this from Aldi.

I like to keep a package in the fridge.

One of my favorite snacks.

Make sure you remove the pit and the stem end.

Arugula.

Well, this is a package of spinach and arugula mix.

I just pick arugula leaves for this sandwich.

Spread butter on bread and place the cheese.

Place the dates.

And arugula.

A snack plate is ready!

This combination works just so well.

The saltiness from the cheese.

The sweetness from the dates.

The bitterness from the arugula.

The garlic from the bread.

And the right amount of fat from the butter…

I hope you give it a try!

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by : Reiko Asian Food, Sandwiches, Vegan Meat

V-Chicken Waffle Banh-Mi
Vチキン・ワッフルバインミーサンド

I love banh-mi sandwich.

Its flavor combination is so good.

It’s traditionally made with a short baguette, airy inside with light crust.

Today I thought about giving a little twist and decided to use a waffle instead of a baguette.

A waffle.

Vegan butter.

Cucumber slices.

Vegan ham.

Vegan chicken.

Pickled veggies.

Cilantro.

Vegan mayo-like sauce.

So you ask how I made the “chicken”?

(or maybe you didn’t?! (lol))

I used Butler’s soy curls.

I love this product.

I don’t know exactly when it came out for the first time, but I know it has been in the market for a long time.

It was there before Impossible, Beyond, or Next…

One of the things I like about this product is its simple ingredient.

Another thing I like is that you can store them in the pantry, as it is dry.

And it doesn’t take time to have it prepared when you are ready to use them.

They need to be soaked in water for 10 minutes and they are ready to be cooked!

I like to cook them well and add some color.

This is looking so good!

I wasn’t sure if it would keep its form when folded, but it did!

Scrumptious!!

The slightly sweet and soft waffle was so good.

I will definitely make it again.

The carbs/fillings ratio passed my test, too.

Carbs < fillings.

Always.

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by : Reiko Sandwiches, Tempeh

Vegan Grilled Cheese with Tempeh and Ginger Rhubarb Jam
テンペ＆生姜ルバーブジャム入りグリルチーズ

I didn’t grow up with grilled cheese, but it has become my adopted comfort food.

But my grilled cheese has to have something in addition to cheese.

I can’t help it!

My mother-in-law always gives me fresh rhubarb that grow in her backyard.

I usually go and pick some up myself, but this year she brought some for me when she visited us for lunch.

Using some of that, I made ginger rhubarb jam.

It turned out delicious!

I tend to burn things, but with this I did a good job.

Toasted sourdough, tempeh steak, homemade vegan cheddar, and ginger rhubarb jam.

It’s salty, sweet, tangy, together and super tasty!

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by : Reiko Japanese Food, Rice/Grains, Sandwiches, Vegan Meat

Futon Rice Sandwich
折るだけご飯サンド

I was initially thinking making some type of rice ball or sushi, but at the last minute I got lazy.

I still wanted to eat my sushi rice and roasted seaweed.

But I didn’t want to put too much time or effort into the process.

So here is something I named “Futon” rice sandwich.

No complicated task involved.

I’ll show you how to make it.

First you need a roasted seaweed sheet.

Once you put a thin layer of sushi rice, you can add whatever you like.

Here I first added turmeric tofu and homemade vegan mayo.

Then Shiso leaves, Next Meats vegan meat, Romain lettuce, and tomato slices.

You gently fold it like this.

That’s it!

Looks good, doesn’t it?

I like being able to see what’s inside.

You need two hands, but it’s still easy to eat.

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by : Reiko Sandwiches, Vegan Meat

Vegan Big Cheesesteak
ヴィーガンおっきいチーズステーキサンドイッチ

Yes, you can eat this without killing any animals.

I used the Next Meats meat again for this.

It’s already sliced and flavored.

So it’s super easy to use.

I just panfry it for a few minutes.

Our favorite mini baguette.

Homemade vegan mayo.

Sauteed onion, green pepper, and Next Meats vegan meat.

It already looks good.

But…

I drizzled my vegan cheese.


Ta da!!

Delicious and filling.

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by : Reiko Bread, Sandwiches, Tofu

Big Smile Sandwich
ビッグスマイルサンドイッチ

I was going to name it something like “fried tofu and beet sandwich.”

But when looking at the pictures, I noticed “they are smiling at me!”

Remember the other day that I said you have to use good bread if you want to make a good sandwich.

So I made sure I had good bread.

You can toast this Shokupan, but it’s so soft and delicious as is especially when it’s freshly baked.

Now let’s talk about what’s inside.

Crispy Panko-friend tofu.

Pickled beets.

（I just got home from work. I usually don’t look like thins when cooking. ）

Costco sells two jars as a set.

I like to keep them in my kitchen because they are handy.

It’s a quick easy way to have a tasty vegetable on your plate.

Mayo, Dijon mustard, and a lot of cabbage.

These Big Smile Sandwiches will surely make you smile!

(if you like beets ;))

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by : Reiko Sandwiches, Tofu

BBQ Vegan “Chicken” Shiso Sandwich
V”チキン”紫蘇サンド

When you find the right kind of bread, you have to make a sandwich.

Or I should say a good sandwich has to have good bread.

We found this at Costco.

I was hesitant initially because I typically do not care for “bake at home” bread.

But the ingredients looked good, and it turned out to be really delicious bread.

Crusty outside, and soft and moist inside.

This is really a perfect baguette for a sandwich.

For the vegan “chicken” I used the Costco tofu again because its firmness works so well.

You tear it into bite-size pieces and then microwave to remove excess liquid.

Coat the tofu with a mixture of soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder, salt, and cornstarch.

Drizzle oil and cook in the convection oven at 400F for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.

Looks good, doesn’t it?

I coated the vegan “chicken” with BBQ sauce.

In this sandwich you’ll also see coleslaw, Shiso leaves, and vegan mayo.

Unfortunately, when we went back for more of this bread, we were told that they were out.

I hope they stock them again because I will definitely buy it.

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*I also have an Instagram account. ↓　There I post some pictures and videos that you don’t see here at the blog. If you followed me there as well, I would love that! When you stop by, say “hi! I would love to hear from you. Thank you.

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by : Reiko Sandwiches, Vegan Meat

Lilikoi Mayo V-BLT
リリココイマヨでV-BLT

Once in a while I get craving for a BLT sandwich.

Since I liked the “lilikoi mayo” in the veggie dog we had in Hawaii, I decided to use the trick.

Lilikoi is the name used for the yellow passionfruit grown in Hawaii.

This is the beautiful passion fruit jam I bought in Hawaii, and I added it to my vegan mayo.

I loved the bright tanginess from the tropical fruit.

The “bacon” is homemade and vegan.

Here is my go-to recipe for vegan meat.

https://lovingitvegan.com/vegan-steak/

I use this recipe for various “meat”, including vegan bacon, vegan beef, vegan pork… really any meat except for “chicken”; I use a different recipe for “chicken”.

I have a list of the recipe/links I like and repeatedly use. ↓

https://sideb.culinarytribune.com/recipes-ive-tried-and-liked/ .

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*I also have an Instagram account. ↓　There I post some pictures and videos that you don’t see here at the blog. If you followed me there as well, I would love that! When you stop by, say “hi! I would love to hear from you. Thank you.

https://www.instagram.com/culinarytribune/

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by : Reiko Bread, Breakfast, Sandwiches, Tempeh, Vegan Cheese, Vegan Egg

Okara Bread Breakfast Sandwich
おからパン朝食サンド

I love all the colors in this sandwich, don’t you?

Homemade vegan “goat” cheese, tomato slices, tempeh steak, vegan omelet, and kale salad.

I baked the bread myself, too.

This bread is mostly made of Okara powder.

I bought a bag of Okara powder a few weeks ago, and it’s almost gone.

I loved everything I made with it, and I will probably buy the powder soon.

The only thing is that it’s a bit expensive for the small amount…

But the quality is good, and I know it’s imported from Japan, so I guess it’s a justified price.

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