Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich
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Recipe type: Sandwich
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vietnamese
 
Ingredients
  • SLAW:
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup organic sugar
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup grated radish (either daikon or red)
  • kosher salt or salt flakes
  • TOFU:
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • olive oil
  • tamari (to taste)
  • hot chili oil 1 block extra firm tofu
  • SANDWICH:
  • Mayonnaise
  • Whole grain baguette
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and sliced thin
  • freshly ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine the carrots and radishes with the sugar, salt, vinegar, and water. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, slice tofu ¼ inch thick, and lay out on towel. Pat dry.
  3. Season the tofu with garlic powder and onion powder.
  4. Sauté in oil until crisp on one side. Turn over and continue cooking on other side until crispy.
  5. When finished, sprinkle tamari over the tofu in the hot pan and allow it to sizzle and coat the tofu.
  6. Add hot chili oil. Remove from pan and lay out on paper towel to absorb the oil.
  7. Prepare the sandwiches on toasted organic whole wheat baguette with mayo, tofu, slaw, cucumber, and cilantro.
  8. Add freshly ground pepper and enjoy!
Recipe by iEatGreen at https://www.ieatgreen.com/tofu-banh-mi-sandwich-recipe/