Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi

Name: Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 350 g extra firm tofu, drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 5 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari); 1/4 cup vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons pureed lemongrass (like Gourmet Garden); 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 2 regular French baguettes, halved crosswise then sliced in half; 4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or to taste); 1 cup spicy shredded root pickle (see Spicy Shredded Root Pickle ); thinly sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes and chopped cilantro to taste

Submitted by YummySmellsca

"A delicious, vegan version of the popular Vietnamese sandwich! Fresh and fragrant, this is a blend of marinated tofu, Recipe #504020, Sriracha Veganaise and veggies piled onto crusty baguettes."

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Ready In:: 4hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 4 sandwiches
Serves:: 4

ingredients

350 g extra firm tofu, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
¹⁄₄ cup vegetable broth
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons pureed lemongrass (like Gourmet Garden)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 regular French baguettes, halved crosswise then sliced in half
4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons sriracha sauce (or to taste)
1 cup spicy shredded root pickle (see Spicy Shredded Root Pickle)
thinly sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes and chopped cilantro to taste

directions

Tofu:
Wrap tofu in a clean tea towel and press under a heavy weight for 1 hour.
Slice crosswise into ¼” pieces and set aside.
In a large plastic bag or a shallow glass baking dish, combine the remaining ingredients and shake to distribute well.
Add the tofu, seal the bag and gently distribute the pieces through the marinade (try to get them in one layer).
Let marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Heat oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the tofu in one layer (you will likely need to do this in batches).
Cook the tofu until both sides are golden brown with a nice firm crust.
Assembly:
Toast the baguette until golden.
Combine the mayonnaise and Sriracha and spread evenly onto one half of each sandwich.
Layer with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and tofu.
Top with Recipe #504020 and cilantro to taste.

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YummySmellsca

Canada

<p>Montessori teacher, nutritionist and pastry chef: baking is my passion, but teaching the value of good food to whole families is close to my heart too! I have a passion for re-instilling the love of good-quality, home-made and mostly healthy food into the hearts and kitchens of children and their families today. I believe that any ?homemade? food, even when labelled as naughty, is a more wholesome treat than pre-packaged, cookie-cutter junk.</p> 9408826"

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