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French bread sandwich sliced in half and wrapped in paper.

Vegan Banh Mi

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: 4 people
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

Crunchy on the outside, “meaty” and savory on the inside, this vegan banh mi sandwich combines the best of the French and Vietnamese cuisine without the meat.

INGREDIENTS
 
 

  • 1 block organic extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce

Toppings to Assemble

METHOD
 

Tofu

  • Wrap tofu block with a kitchen towel and set something heavy over it (I used a cast iron) for 15 to 20 minutes (you can also purchase a tofu press for this process). Then unwrap the towel from the tofu block, and cut into rectangular or cube slices. (Note: if you go with the baked teriyaki tofu block, then you can skip half of this step.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place tofu slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Drizzle tofu with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip over the tofu to bake the other side for another 10 minutes.
  • Once the tofu is baked, then place it in a mixing bowl along with the hoisin sauce. Toss gently till all tofu pieces are properly coated with the sauce.

Assemble

  • Slice the french bread lengthwise and toast in on each side.
  • Spread a generous layer of vegan sriracha aioli.
  • Then top it off with fresh cilantro, cucumbers, and radish.
  • Followed by pickled carrots and onions, and fresh jalapeño peppers.
  • Lastly, add the tofu and fold the bread together before slicing in half.

NOTES

  • Use fresh herbs: For the best flavors, make sure you use fresh herbs in this vegan Banh Mi. 
  • Choose a soft baguette: Make sure the baguette is fresh and of good quality for this recipe. This is especially important if you use regular French baguettes since they are denser than Vietnamese baguettes. 
  • Make sure the tofu is firm: If you’re using tofu, choose the firm or extra-firm variety in this tofu Banh Mi recipe for the best texture.

NUTRITION

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Vietnamese
Keyword: banh mi sandwich, tofu banh mi, vegan banh mi
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