Banh Mi Sandwich
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Calories: 495kcal
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: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 1900mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 2910IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 13mg