Description
A delicious and flavorful Tofu Banh Mi sandwich topped with spicy Sriracha aioli, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 ounces) firm tofu, pressed and sliced into ½-inch thick slabs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 French baguette, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup pickled carrots and daikon (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- ½ cup mayonnaise (for Sriracha aioli)
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (for Sriracha aioli)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (for Sriracha aioli)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for Sriracha aioli)
Instructions
- Start by marinating the tofu. In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Add the tofu slabs, ensuring they are well-coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- While the tofu is marinating, prepare the Sriracha aioli. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated tofu slabs and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat.
- To assemble the banh mi, spread a generous layer of Sriracha aioli on both sides of the baguette. Layer the crispy tofu, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber slices, jalapeño (if using), and fresh cilantro.
- Close the sandwich and slice it in half. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg