Vegetarian Banh Mi

A Vietnamese vegetarian banh mi with quick pickled veggies, marinated and fried
tofu, and vegan spicy mayo. An easy sandwich perfect for spring and summer
lunches! Spicy, tangy, and juicy with umami flavor. Vegan.

Servings: 4 people

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Prep Time
30 minutes

Cook Time
15 minutes

Total Time
45 minutes

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Cuisine:

Vietnamese

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banh mi fried tofu quick pickled veggies vegan banh mi

Instructions

1 Drain the tofu and pat dry. Slice into ½-inch thick slices. Arrange in a shallow
dish (a square baking pan works great!). Whisk together marinade ingredients
(excluding pepper) in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour over top of the tofu.
Season generously with black pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes in the
refrigerator. After 15 minutes, flip the pieces.
2 Cut the radish and carrots into matchsticks and slice the cucumber and jalapeño.
Add the radish, carrots, cucumber, and half of the jalapeño to a jar or glass
container. Add water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a small saucepan and warm over
medium heat. Whisk frequently until most of the sugar and salt dissolve. Let
cool for just a minute, then pour over the veggies. Let sit in the fridge for 15
minutes (or up to a week).
3 Prepare the spicy mayo by mixing together the mayo and sriracha in a small bowl.
4 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once warm, add the
tofu to the pan and let sit, frying for 5 minutes without moving or wiggling the
tofu. Reserve the leftover marinade in the dish. After 5 minutes, flip the
pieces carefully, then cook for another 5 minutes. Once done, flip a final time
and cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a paper towel-lined
plate. Brush remaining marinade over both sides of the tofu.
5 While the tofu cooks, slice the baguettes down the middle lengthwise, being
careful not to slice them completely in half. (You can slice in half, but it
makes it a little messier to eat!) Pop them in the toaster oven to toast
slightly, if desired, or leave them as is.
6 Assemble the banh mi. Spread mayo onto both sides of the baguettes, add desired
amount of fresh jalapeños, add 2-3 pieces of tofu to each, then top with pickled
veggies. Feel free to drizzle any extra mayo or marinade onto the sandwiches to
make them extra juicy!

Vegetarian Banh Mi

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