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UNFISHWICH

UNFISHWICH

Ingredients:

 

FOR TARTAR SAUCE

  • ½ cup miso dressing (see recipe)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon minced capers
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • Few drops hot sauce

 

FOR FISH STICKS

  • 8 ounces tempeh
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1⁄3 cup plus ¼ cup unsweetened plain non dairy milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kelp powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus a pinch
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1⁄3 cup arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, divided
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons non dairy butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

 

FOR SANDWICHES

  • 3 sub sandwich rolls, 6 inches long
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • Instructions

    TO MAKE THE TARTAR SAUCE :

    1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.

    TO MAKE THE FISH STICKS:

    1. Cut the tempeh widthwise into 9 sticks. Combine 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ⅓ cup milk, kelp powder, onion powder, garlic, paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and dill weed in a shallow dish. Add the tempeh sticks and let marinate for 1 hour in the fridge.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    4. Combine the arrowroot powder with 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning in a shallow plate; place the bread crumbs in another plate.
    5. Remove the sticks from the marinade, and thin out the marinade by adding remaining 1/4 cup milk. Dip the sticks into the arrowroot, shaking off any excess. Dip the sticks into the marinade, shaking off any excess, and then coat with the bread crumbs. Place on prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat all sides with cooking spray.
    6. Bake for 10 minutes.
    7. Combine the butter, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

    TO ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICHES :

    1. Cut the rolls in half lengthwise and lightly toast them. Spread 2 tablespoons tartar sauce on each side of the roll.
    2. Divide the sliced cucumber and tomatoes among the sandwiches, add 3 sticks to each sandwich, and serve immediately.
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