Easy to Make Teriyaki Tofu Pockets

Vegan, Filling Sandwich Alternative

Looking for a great alternative to a sandwich? Snack, lunch, party food? Yes! These Teriyaki Tofu Pockets are simple to make and very easy to arrange to meet any tastebuds!
The crisp outer baked pastry with the soft chewy inner layer is truly irresistible making this dish a treat! Please try filling them with your favorite ingredients such as curries, spices, potatoes, vegetables, beans, etc.
You can even turn them into a sweet snack by putting some warm cooked apples or bananas! Mmmm….

Makes 8-10 4″ Pockets

Prep time: 40 minutes including rest time for the dough
Bake time: 20 minutes

Ingredients for Dough

• 1/4 c Grapeseed oil
• 2/3 c Water
• 2 c Flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

Directions for Dough

1. Whisk together oil and water, set aside
2. In a separate bowl mix flour, salt and baking powder
3. Mix in half of the water and oil mixture into the flour mixture
4. Start kneading with hands adding the remainder of the water and oil mixture 1 tbsp at a time until dough comes together and moist
5. Form a ball, wrap in plastic and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature

Ingredients for Filling

• 1 tbsp Coconut oil
• 2 c Cooked long grain brown rice
• 350 g (1pkg) Firm tofu (chopped)
• 1 Crown of Broccoli (in small pieces)
• 6-8 chopped Shiitake
• 1 c chopped Cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

*Teriyaki Sauce

• 1/4 c Water
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp Tamari Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
• 2 tsp Arrowroot starch or Corn starch
• 1 tsp Shredded Ginger (dried works too)
• 1~3 sliced Red chili peppers (depending on how hot you’d like it)

Directions for Filling

1. Precook rice, set aside
2. Mix all ingredients for Teriyaki sauce and set aside
3. In a wok or pan heat coconut oil and pan fry tofu, shiitake and broccoli for 1 minute on medium high heat
4. Add sauce mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes more, turn heat off
5. In a large bowl, mix rice and tofu mixture adding cilantro at the end
6. Add salt and pepper to taste

Directions for filling the dough

1. Place parchment paper on baking sheet and set aside
2. Divide the dough in 8 pieces (or to the size you wish to make your pockets)
3. Roll each dough out into circles making them thin and even
4. Spoon filling on one side of the circle leaving 1cm on the edges
5. Using your finger, line half of the circle with water so that your edges stick
6. Fold over dough making a half circle and press dough together trying not to leave any edges open
7. Carefully place on the baking sheet
8. Use a fork to press on the edges of the pocket to make a nice crust
9. Bake at 395 F for 20 minutes or until golden