Bánh Mì With Savory Tofu
This Bánh Mì with Tofu has spicy, savory, and tangy flavors that make a mouthwatering combination between a lightly toasted baguette. A healthy, delicious plant-based version of the classic Vietnamese sandwich!
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Ingredients
Quick-Pickled Veggies
- 2 Carrots (cut into matchsticks)
- 1 Cucumber (sliced into rounds)
- ¼ of a Red Onion (sliced into rounds)
- ½-1 Jalapeño sliced into rounds and deseeded
- ½ cup Rice Vinegar
- ½ tsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
Tofu
- 1 package Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 Tbsp Tamari or Liquid Aminos or sub Soy Sauce
- 1 ½ tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp Garlic Chili Sauce or Sriracha
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
Chipotle Garlic Aioli (or use plain vegan mayo)
- 2 Tbsp Vegan mayo
- 1 Garlic clove minced
- 2-3 tsp Sriracha
- ½ tsp Lime juice
For Serving
- Fresh baguette Not too dense; quality bread that's flakey on the outside and soft on the inside
- Kale chopped or thinly sliced
- Cilantro and/or fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Quick-pickled veggies: Prep the night before or up to 1 hour prior to making sandwiches. Place everything under "Quick-picked veggies" in a medium-large sized container and cover with a sealing lid. Turn container upside down several times to mix everything together and then place in fridge until you're ready to make the sandwiches. Give the container a gentle shake from time to time.
- Tofu: Pat tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut tofu in three large slabs lengthwise, then cut again in thirds so you have thin and wide pieces of tofu. Place tofu in a large skillet. In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients in the "tofu" section and pour over tofu, using a spoon to evenly coat. Cook on medium heat, flipping halfway through, until tofu is lightly browned.
- Spicy garlic aioli: In a small bowl, combine vegan mayo, minced garlic, sriracha, and lime juice. Add anything more to-taste.
- Cut baguette into sandwich-sized sections and toast very lightly. Spread spicy garlic aioli (or plain vegan mayo) on toasted bread and assemble sandwiches with tofu, pickled veggies, kale, and cilantro (or basil). Enjoy!