sandwiches: round 14: foundation room roams with the buffalo

Many a recent night have been spent at Foundation Room, indulging on nachos and attempting to balance things out with some healthy vegetarian dish or other...most usually Molten Tofu. So, what better sandwich inspiration than these two dishes, well, with a slight run in with some buffalo.
Angelica's Molten Tofu Buffalo Ikebana-wich: leftover Molten Tofu (tofu, black sesame paste, broccoli, spinach) mixed with ground buffalo, crushed garlic, green onion, chili sauce, rice flour, egg, salt & pepper to form a burger, served atop toasted sourdough rice bread with mayo and melted brie, garnished with broccoli/tofu ikebana.
Dave's Mexican Machete Burger Sandwich:
in the burger: ground buffalo, crushed corn chips, diced green spiced olives, shredded cheddar cheese, strips of salsa salami;
between the toasted sourdough rice bread: the burger, stuffed with a chunk of cheddar cheese and a spread of mayo, corn chips, green spiced olives, cheddar cheese, and salsa salami.

Drinks: gin cocktails

Background: episode 13 re-run

AS on AS: moist and flavourful, but missing the flavours of the dish which inspired it. But still, tasty and consistent to the last bite. And really, it's hard to go wrong with anything sandwiched between a layer of mayo and a layer of oozing, melted brie.

AS on DM: bright and lively flavours, just like a plate of nachos. The cheddar centre was a nice touch and great interpretation for the topping. This was no little nacho appetizer, but a full and satisfying meal.

DM on AS: i don't think i can say it better than above. i really like this one. looking back, i think this patty - with a little more moistness - would make for memorable canape appies.

DM on DM: turning out better than expected, i was more pleased with this creation than most if not all of my others to date. i liked the savoury, slightly sharp, nicely salty initial tastes and the apicy aftertaste was just what i was after when i conceived this one.



The Verdict: for DM, i'm going to go with my own on this. i am biased by two factors: the personal satisfaction being higher than usual and the craving of the night being satisfied. it's tough giving oneself the nod, but i just have to do it this time.

AS: my vote too goes for DM's sandwich. While both were really good, his just simply tasted better.