Vegan tofu banh mi

This tofu banh mi is my vegan version of the Vietnamese classic. Slices of marinated tofu, crunchy veggies, fresh chillies, plenty of coriander and spicy sauce all come together in a delicious crusty baguette for vegan lunch perfection.

Course Lunch

Cuisine Vietnamese, Vegan

Keyword tofu banh mi

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 350kcal

Author Cook Veggielicious

Ingredients

For the tofu

400 g block firm tofu
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 thumb-sized piece ginger peeled and chopped

For the pickled vegetables

½ cucumber cut into batons
1 carrot peeled and cut into thin strips
1 daikon or radish optional, peeled and cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

To assemble your banh mi

2 small baguettes
1 red chilli sliced
Small handful fresh coriander roughly chopped
Sriracha sauce to serve, optional
Vegan mayonnaise optional

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (fan)/200°C/gas mark 6. Press as much water as possible out of the tofu. You can do this with a tofu press or use sheets of kitchen towel and press under a heavy plate.
Cut into thick slices and cover with the sesame oil, soy sauce and ginger. Mix well. If you have time leave to marinate for 30-60 minutes.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until turning crispy, turning halfway. Set aside.
While the tofu is cooking prepare your vegetables. Once the cucumber, carrot and daikon or radish (if using) are sliced place them in a bowl and cover with the white wine vinegar and sugar. Stir then cover with a lid and leave to pickle for at least 15 minutes.
Once your tofu has cooked allow it to cool slightly* then prepare your banh mi. Slice the baguettes in half lengthways. If liked spread with mayonnaise.
Fill with the tofu slices, pickled vegetables, sliced chillies and fresh coriander.
Serve with sriracha sauce if liked.

Notes

If packing to take for lunch later allow your tofu to cool completely before making up the baguette.
Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

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