We love Bahn Mi. Recently, our favorite tofu Bahn Mi was removed from the menu at one of our go-to lunch spots, we were determined to create our own version. A Bahn Mi sandwich is a vietnamese sandwich with french influence as a result of their colonization in Indochina. Vietnamese ingredients meet french ingredients such as the baguette to create the perfect sandwich. It's a simple recipe, perfect for lunch or a casual dinner with just a bit of preparation. Scroll down to view the recipe!
Recipe: Makes Two
Extra Firm Tofu
Thinly Sliced Cucumbers
Red Onion
Carrot Ribbons - Slice Thinly Lengthwise using Vegetable Peeler
Red Pepper
Brown Rice Vinegar
French Baguette
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
Garlic Cilantro Mayonnaise
Drain the tofu, then let it sit wrapped in a paper towel or clean cloth to absorb liquid for about 30-45 minutes. Meanwhile prepare vegetables, "pickle" the carrots in a ½ cup of brown rice vinegar in a shallow bowl. Add in onion slices and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Make sure to stir the vegetables in order to coat them with the vinegar. Let sit until tofu is out of the oven. Slice 8-10 cucumber slices, and thinly slice red pepper into strips.
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Slice tofu into 9-12 rectangular pieces and lay on a cookie tray. Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown, and a little dry.
Prepare Mayonnaise:
¼ cup of Veganaise Mayo
¼ Teaspoon of garlic powder or ½ clove minced
1 Tablespoon Dried Cilantro or 2 Tablespoons Fresh Minced Cilantro
Combine in a small bowl and let sit.
For the last couple minutes that the tofu is baking slice baguette into desired portions, then slice horizontally. Place the slices in the oven on the top rack and toast lightly. Remove tofu and bread from the oven.
To Assemble:
Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the bread. Layer four pieces of tofu on each sandwich and add vegetables. Additional topping may include: jalapeño slices, fresh cilantro, or even avocado. Pair with fresh fruit and your favorite chip.
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