Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi Sandwiches

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5.0

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    1 hr

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    580 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    Vietnamese

Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi Sandwiches

This is the tofu banh mi sandwich of your dreams! It's packed with crispy lemongrass tofu, zesty pickled veggies, and an addicting Sriracha mayo that’ll have you hooked. One bite, and you'll see why this easy recipe is such a fan favorite (our 5-star reviews don’t lie!).

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Ingredients

Servings

Tofu

  • 1 lb block extra firm tofu 450 g
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 30 mL
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil 30 mL
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tsp fresh grated lemongrass optional

Pickled Veggies

  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 30 mL
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil 30 mL
  • ½ tsp each salt and sugar
  • 1 cup shredded carrots 200 g
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber 200 g
  • 1 Jalapeño thinly sliced and deseeded

Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise can sub vegan alternative, 60 g
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha 15 g
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice 15 mL

To Serve

  • 4 small baguettes
  • ½ cup cilantro 20 g
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Instructions

  1. Cut: Stand tofu on its side and cut down the center to create 2 thin slabs. Cut each slab in half lengthwise to create slabs that will fit in your baguettes.
  2. Press: Press tofu for at least 15 minutes, using either a tofu press or by wrapping it in a clean towel and setting a heavy pan on top of it, letting the moisture drain.
  3. Marinate Tofu: Stir together the rest of the Tofu ingredients in a shallow dish, then add the tofu. Coat each slab, then let marinate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
  4. Pickled Veggies: In a separate bowl, stir together all Pickled Veggies ingredients and let marinate for 1 hour.
  5. Cook Tofu: Cook tofu over high heat in a nonstick skillet, flipping to cook both sides until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Assemble: Stir together Sauce ingredients and spread on the inside of each baguette. Stuff with the tofu, pickled veggies, and cilantro.

Notes

  • For the baguettes, Vietnamese baguettes are best, though they can be hard to find. Instead, I like to buy French rolls and then pop them in the air fryer to make the crust crispy (similar to Vietnamese bread!).

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1sandwich Calories 580kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 67.9g (23%) Protein 21.7g (43%) Fat 25.1g (39%) Saturated Fat 4.1g (21%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 1530mg (64%) Potassium 454mg (13%) Fiber 4.4g (18%) Sugar 9.1g (18%) Calcium 289mg (29%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 580 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 580kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 67.9g 23%
Protein 21.7g 43%
Fat 25.1g 39%
Saturated Fat 4.1g 21%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 1530mg 64%
Potassium 454mg 10%
Fiber 4.4g 18%
Sugar 9.1g 18%
Calcium 289mg 29%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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