Vegan Bahn Mi
Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich that originated on the streets of Saigon. This flavorful sandwich tastes so good and it’s perfect to pack for lunches. I was first introduced to this sandwich when I moved to States and since then it has been my go to when I am craving for a spicy yet tangy sandwich. The vegan version is very easy to make and I promise you will love it. Now let’s scroll down to the recipe before you get hungry
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course lunch, sandwich
Cuisine vietnamese
- 2 Medium size soft baguette bread
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 shredded daikon can skip if you don’t have
- Salt as needed
- 1/2 package of extra firm tofu drained
- 1 cup cucumber sliced into matchsticks
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or as needed
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 2 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon peanut/ almond butter
- 1 tablespoon vegan Mayo
- 3-4 sprigs or fresh cilantro
Whisk together lime juice, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes and add shredded carrots and daikon (if you have daikon) to it and mix and let it sit for 10 minutes
Drain extra firm tofu and cut in large square pieces. Sprinkle salt and black pepper and cook them in 1 tablespoon olive oil till crispy on both sides
In 1 tablespoon of olive oil cook mushrooms after adding salt till they soften
Whisk together soy sauce, vegan mayo, peanut butter and sriracha sauce
Layer one side of the bread with, cucumber, then tofu, cooked mushrooms, pickled daikon and carrots, top with jalapeños and fresh cilantro
Apply the mayo mixture on the other side of the bread and that’s it
Enjoy
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