OmniPork Char Siu Sando

Recipe + Photo by April Viar 

Welcome to a world of mouthwatering flavors with our vegan char siu sandwich. Using Omni Foods Certified Vegan Pork-Style Strips and a homemade vegan char siu sauce, this sando brings together the perfect balance of sweet and umami notes. Topped with a tasty tangy slaw, it’s a simple yet sensational dish that will leave you craving more. 

Servings: 4 – 6 

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 packs Omni Foods Certified Vegan Pork-Style Strips
• 1 pack of vegan hamburger buns 
• 1 tsp olive oil 
• 1 English cucumber, sliced

SAUCE

• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 2 tbsp packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegan mushroom oyster sauce 
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce 
• 4 tbsp vegan hoisin sauce 
• 3 tbsp shaoxing wine 
• 1 tsp Chinese five spice 
• 1/2 tsp white pepper 
• 4 tbsp maple syrup 
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

SLAW

• 2 cups carrots, shredded
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded 
• 2 cups red cabbage, shredded 
• 1 can sweet crispy corn, drained 
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped 
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder 
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 
• 2 tsp Braggs Liquid Aminos 
• 2 tbsp vegan mayo 
• 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar

DIRECTIONS 

• Add all of the sauce ingredients to a pan on medium heat and constantly stir to dissolve the sugar. Simmer until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat. 
• Add oil to a pan on medium heat and sauté OmniPork until crispy. 
• Turn the heat down to low and pour sauce over the Omni pork and continue cooking till sauce is covering every piece and is slightly sticky. Set to the side. 
• In a large bowl, add all of the slaw ingredients and mix well. 
• Let’s build the sando. If preferred, toast the vegan buns. Layer a row of cucumbers on the bottom, then add the char siu OmniPork and top with a heaping amount of slaw. This sandwich is absolutely delicious!