Pulled Tofu Sliders

Ingredients

• Tofu

  • 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu, patted dry and grated
  • 1/3 cup (45 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle chili pepper (optional)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil

• Sandwiches

  • 6 tbsp (90 ml) ketchup
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle chili pepper (optional)
  • 12 mini brioche hamburger buns, pulled apart and cut in half horizontally, warm (see note)
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup (30 g) cilantro leaves