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Banh Mi Sandwich
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Asian, Vietnamese
Keyword:
Bahn Mi, Sandwich, Tofu
Prep Time:
25
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
50
minutes
minutes
Marinating time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
35
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Sandwiches
Calories:
495
kcal
Author:
Those Vegan Chefs
The Vegan Tofu Banh Mi—a mouthwatering twist on the original, showcasing the versatility and flavor potential of plant-based ingredients.
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Ingredients
Daikon & Carrot Pickle
1
pound
daikon radish
1
carrot
large
1
tsp
salt
kosher
1 ¼
cup
apple cider vinegar
1
cup
water
½
cup
cane sugar
Char Siu Tofu
Black vinegar Brine
14
oz
tofu
firm, pressed
¼
cup
black vinegar
1
tsp
cane sugar
½
tsp
salt
kosher
Char Siu Sauce
¼
tsp
Chinese five-spice
1
Tbsp
sweet soy sauce
3
Tbsp
hoisin sauce
1
Tbsp
soy sauce
1
Tbsp
ketchup
1
garlic
clove, minced
2
tsp
sesame oil toasted
Bread For Banh Mi
4
bolillo rolls
or small French baguette
Garnish
1
vegan mayo recipe
2-3
jalapeño chilies
sliced thinly
1
English cucumber
sliced thinly
1
bunch
cilantro
leaves
Instructions
How to make Pickled Daikon & Carrot
Peel and cut the carrots and daikon into sticks. About 3 inches long and ¼ inch thick.
Combine salt, 2 Tbsp sugar, daikon, and carrots. Massaging and rubbing the vegetables with salt and sugar. Allow to rest for 20 minutes.
Rinse the vegetables with cold water. Place the vegetables in a bowl or jar.
Combine the water, vinegar, and the rest of the sugar. Stir to dissolve.
Combine the liquid and the vegetable. Refrigerate for up to 6 days.
How to make Char Siu Tofu
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Cut the tofu into ¼ strips. Score the tofu cutting ⅛ inch deep creating a diamond shape.
Combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir to dissolve.
Place the tofu in a baking dish. Pour the black vinegar mixture, and flip the tofu after 10 minutes.
Place the portioned tofu on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cook in the oven for 20 minutes, the goal is to dehydrate the tofu. This will intensify the flavors.
How to Make Char Siu Sauce
Combine all of the ingredients, mixing to combine.
Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Use a pastry brush to coat the tofu's top and bottom with the Char Siu sauce.
Cook the tofu until a little crispy on the edges.
Save a few tablespoons to drizzle on the bread.
Set aside
Building The Banh Mi
Heat the roll until crispy on the outside.
Allow the bread to cool for 1 minute before cutting it in half, make sure to not cut the all the way in half, and leave the backside intact.
Remove some of the bread in the middle of the bread, creating a little channel.
Spread a generous amount of vegan mayo on both sides of the bread.
Drizzle some of the char siu on both sides of the bread.
Place the tofu on the bread, then a layer of cucumber, and pickled vegetables, followed by the sliced jalapeño and cilantro leaves.
Notes
Nutritional values are an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories:
495
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
84
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
0.4
mg
|
Sodium:
1900
mg
|
Potassium:
538
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
45
g
|
Vitamin A:
2910
IU
|
Vitamin C:
30
mg
|
Calcium:
198
mg
|
Iron:
13
mg