First, gather all your ingredients and prepare them in the right amounts. That makes it so much easier and more fun and you're less likely to forget anything.
Cut the smoked tofu into thin slices of about 3-5 mm. The thinner, the better.
Heat some plant oil in a big pan.
Fry the slices at medium to high heat for about 5 minutes.
Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar and spices into a thick sauce.
Turn the slices and apply the sauce. I find it easiest with a brush. Turn the heat to medium and fry for another five minutes.
In the meantime you can toast the bread and cut the tomatoes and cucumber.
Spread vegan mayo on the bread and layer the lettuce leaves, the tomato, the smoked tofu and the cucumber slices, add salt and pepper and serve.