Banh Mi with Crispy Tofu

Name: Banh Mi with Crispy Tofu
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 4 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided; 1 cup matchstick carrots; 1 small daikon radish, peeled and cut into matchsticks; 0.25 cup canola mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime); 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce; 0.5 teaspoon fish sauce; 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh garlic; 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 1 (14-oz.) pkg. extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 12 (3-1/2 in.) planks; 0.375 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 (8-oz.) French baguette, cut into quarters and halved lengthwise, centers removed and toasted; 0.5 cup thinly sliced cucumber; 0.25 cup cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced jalapeno pepper

Instructions

Cook:30min

This Vietnamese sandwich is typically a combination of meat (usually pork) and vegetables, but our take here is plant-based and calls for crispy marinated tofu and a combination of fresh and pickled vegetables.

Updated at: Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:11:44 GMT