Vietnamese Tofu Bánh Mì with Pickled Vegetables

Gather

Ingredients

• 1 French baguette
• 14 oz extra-firm tofu, sliced into planks
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp minced lemongrass
• 1 carrot and 1 daikon, matchsticked
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Sriracha mayo (vegan)
• Fresh cilantro and jalapeño

Make

Method

1. 01Pickle carrot and daikon matchsticks in rice vinegar, sugar, and ½ tsp salt for 20 minutes.
2. 02Pan-sear tofu planks with tamari, maple syrup, and lemongrass until crisp and caramelized.
3. 03Toast baguette halves and spread with vegan sriracha mayo.
4. 04Layer seared tofu, drained pickled vegetables, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cilantro sprigs.