• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About
    • About Sam
    • FAQ's about veganism
    • Press
    • Contact
      • Reader Inquiries
      • Business Inquiries
  • Cookbooks
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Video
  • Start Here

It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Cookbooks
  • Recipes
  • Start Here
    • Tips to Use This Site
    • Press
    • Contact me
    • FAQ About Veganism
  • Join over 500,000 followers

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Cookbooks
    • Recipes
    • Start Here
      • Tips to Use This Site
      • Press
      • Contact me
      • FAQ About Veganism
  • Join over 500,000 followers

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Recipes

    July 19, 2017 23 Comments

    Grilled Tofu Banh Mi

    2.2K shares
    Jump to Recipe

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it's called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi.

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it’s called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    If you are new to Banh mi, welcome my friends, come this way, take a seat, get your napkins ready. Banh mi is actually the word for a Vietnamese bread, but don't worry, I'm not going to make you hunt down this particular bread. Luckily, banh mi bread is fairly similar to a soft baguette, so we can still get all that sandwich yum without the grocery store stress. (Grocery store stress is totally a thing, who's with me?)

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it’s called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Once you have a fluffy baguette it's all about layering sweet and salty pickled veggies, and (in this recipe) glorious grilled tofu, with a hearty smear of Sriracha mayonnaise. I mean, what more could you ask for in a sandwich? THIS is my new favourite sandwich for the summer with its explosions flavours and textures. I just can't get enough!

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it’s called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    To make Grilled Tofu Bánh Mì: start by draining and pressing the tofu for at least 15 minutes. Then toss the tofu in a bag or a covered dish with the marinade ingredients. You can let this marinate for 15 mintues, or toss it in the fridge to marinate for up to 3 days. I love this because if I don't use all the tofu in one go, I have tofu in the fridge at the ready!

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it’s called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Once marinated, grill the tofu a couple minutes per side until it's browned and even lightly charred on some bits. For added flavour, as it's cooking brush on a leftover marinade.

    I used a grill pan for my tofu, but you could also use your barbeque. If you don't have either of those just fry the tofu in a skillet with a bit of oil. I also like to toast my bread by throwing it on the grill for a few minutes.

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it’s called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Make the Sriracha mayonnaise by simply mixing together vegan mayonnaise with the sriracha. Sometimes delicious things are just so very easy! If you aren't a fan of spice, just skip the Sriracha and use plain vegan mayonnaise.

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it’s called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Now assemble your grilled tofu banh mi. Spread on a thick layer of Sriracha mayo, top that with the grilled tofu, add a big pile of pickled veggies, and garnish with cilantro and jalapeno. Napkins at the ready? Dive in!

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it’s called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Print Recipe
    5 from 13 votes

    Grilled Tofu Bánh Mì

    Layers of seasoned grilled tofu, a creamy spicy spread of homemade Sriracha mayonnaise, sweet salty and crunchy pickled veggies piled high, garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeno, all on top of a soft chewy baguette. ← THIS is the king of sandwiches, and it’s called Grilled Tofu Banh Mi.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vietnamese
    ingredient tag: tofu
    Servings: 4 sandwiches
    Calories: 356kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    For the grilled tofu:

    • 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and sliced into 8 pieces
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
    • 1 clove garlic, minced

    For the Sriracha mayonnaise:

    • ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoons Sriracha (or to taste)

    For the sandwiches:

    • 1 soft baguette cut into 4, or 4 bread rolls
    • 1 recipe Quick and Easy Pickled Sandwich Veggies
    • 1 handful cilantro, chopped
    • 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional)
    US Customary - Metric
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    For the tofu:

    • Drain and press the tofu for at least 15 minutes. You can follow the ultimate guide for pressing tofu here. Cut the tofu into 8 slices, then toss the tofu in a bag or a covered dish with the all marinade ingredients, the lime juice, soy sauce, agave, and garlic. You can let this marinate for 15 mintues, or toss it in the fridge to marinate for up to 3 days. I love this because if I don’t use all the tofu in one go, I have tofu in the fridge at the ready!
    • Once marinated, grill the tofu a couple minutes per side until it’s browned and even lightly charred on some bits. For added flavour, as it’s cooking brush on a leftover marinade. I used a grill pan for my tofu, but you could also use a BBQ. If you don’t have either you can fry the tofu in a skillet with a bit of oil. I also like to toast my bread a bit by throwing it on the grill for a few minutes.

    For the Sriracha Mayo:

    • Make the Sriracha mayonnaise by simply mixing together vegan mayonnaise with the Sriracha in a small bowl. If you aren’t a fan of spice, just skip the Sriracha and use plain vegan mayonnaise.

    To assemble the sandwiches:

    • Spread a thick layer of Sriracha mayo, top that with the grilled tofu, add a big pile of pickled veggies, and garnish with cilantro and jalapeno.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 356kcal
    Did You Make This Recipe?Tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram and Hashtag #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Bon appetegan!

    Sam.



    « Quick and Easy Pickled Sandwich Veggies
    Cold Noodle Bowl with Sriracha Peanut Crumble »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lindsey says

      April 05, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      My oldest and I LOVE this recipe. He asks for it all the time. My husband likes it but he says the vinegar is too much for him. That's okay, more for biggest boy and me.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        April 09, 2020 at 5:20 pm

        Haha! Glad the two of you love it 🙂

        Reply
      • Paul says

        May 24, 2020 at 5:45 pm

        Vinegar? What vinegar? There ain't no vinegar in this recipe at all...

        Reply
        • Lindsey says

          May 28, 2020 at 3:06 pm

          In the pickled veggies

    2. Rochelle says

      January 20, 2020 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      So good! Even if you are lazy and eat it on sandwich bread and spread on sriracha and mayo separately instead of mixing them...
      I baked the tofu for 25 mins at 425 instead of grilling or frying, which worked out great.
      Excellent dinner and also a great breakfast! The marinade is delicious. Thanks, Sam!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 23, 2020 at 1:22 pm

        You're welcome 🙂

        Reply
    3. The Toppack says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      I love banh mi too, and there are many style of banh mi in Viet Nam. If you like cooking, you may have your banh mi style. Thạnk for your post.

      Reply
    4. Sarah says

      March 07, 2019 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! Th pickled veggies are so easy. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        March 08, 2019 at 9:57 am

        You're most welcome, Sarah! So happy you enjoyed 🙂

        Reply
    5. Yulca says

      February 01, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Fast and super yummy - perfect Friday night dinner after a busy week!
      We added chopped peanuts for extra crunch and an avocado because... well, when in doubt, add avocado :). Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 05, 2019 at 1:34 pm

        Haha! So happy you are enjoying so many recipes, Yulca 🙂

        Reply
    6. Dee says

      November 27, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      I have NEVER left a comment on any blog or recipe post before. But this sandwich deserves my first comment ever. For the past year or so, this has been on heavy rotation in our house and it easily becomes our favorite dinner of the week. I always marinate the tofu and pickled veggies 2 or 3 days ahead. I don't know why it's taken me this long but I just now ordered your book. Can't wait for it to come in. Thanks for this favorite recipe of ours!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 02, 2018 at 1:13 pm

        Awwww that's so wonderful! Thank you so much, Dee! Flattered you decided to leave a comment, and I hope you love my book 🙂

        Reply
    7. Hannah says

      October 23, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      Sam!!!

      You never disappoint. A couple times a week I spend a few minutes at work looking up recipes on your blog and deciding what I want to make for dinner!

      These were DELICIOUS! Tastes just as good as the banh mi's i used to get at restaurants before going vegan. You are simply amazing! Just ordered your cookbook and am so excited for your new recipes!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 24, 2017 at 10:15 am

        Thank you so much, Hannah! Thrilled you love them so much, and I know you are gonna love my book too 😀

        Reply
    8. Stephanie says

      August 22, 2017 at 6:00 am

      I made this as per recipe yeaterday and then tonight for dinner I put the (now very very well marinated) tofu and pickled vegetables on a bed of brown rice instead of using bread. I added some avocado and sesame seeds as well. With the vegan mayo and chili flakes on top it was absolutely to die for. Such amazing flavours in this dish and so versatile! Thanks Sam!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 22, 2017 at 10:15 am

        Wow that sounds lovely! So happy you love the flavours, Stephanie 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jing says

      August 09, 2017 at 7:16 am

      Hi Sam! Thank you so much for all your hard work of posting delicious mouth watering vegan recipes! I have followed your website for a while and tried quite a few recipes and they never disapppoint! My husband is on board to be more plant based with me and your recipes definitely make it easier and more enjoyable for us! I can't stop raving about your website to my husband and guess what, his wedding anniversary gift to me is a shirt from your website with your logo on it! I was so excited when I opened up the present and I will definitely wear it so that more of my friends will know about your awesomeness! Thank you again for being so kind, passionate and talented!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 09, 2017 at 11:02 am

        Aww wow! That's so lovely!! Thank you so much for being such a big fan. I am so happy you and your husband enjoy my recipes so much. Love that you are rocking an It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken shirt!! 😀

        Reply
    10. Bev says

      August 06, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      I've made these twice now...for guests at lunch! Big hit with everyone, including the non-veg folks. DELICIOUS!!! I had left over tofu, and put it back in the marinade overnight. Even better the next day! The tofu really soaked up all the goodness.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 07, 2017 at 10:51 am

        Woohoo! So happy everyone loved the sandwiches, Bev 🙂

        Reply
    11. Kristi says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      Oh yum! This sounds delicious! Great recipe Sam!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 19, 2017 at 7:15 pm

        Thanks so much, Kristi! I hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Sam Turnbull

    Hi Friends!

    I'm Sam. Bestselling cookbook author and full-time vegan recipe creator! I LOVE vegan food, but it didn't start that way. As someone who comes from a family of hunters, butchers, and chefs I'm the last person I thought would go vegan. Here's My Story →

    Join over 500,000 followers

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Amazon.com • Amazon.ca • Barnes & Nobel • Indigo • Kobo • Book Depository

    Amazon.com • Amazon.ca • Barnes & Nobel • Indigo • Kobo • Book Depository

    Footer

    Stay Connected

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Copyright

    I love when you share! All of the images and text on this site is the property of It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken. Feel free to share photos and quotes with a link back to my original post. Do not share entire recipes, large bodies of text, or edit my photos in anyway without first obtaining permission from me. Social media shares are always welcome. Thank you!

    Affiliate Link Disclosure

    On this site, I sometimes use affiliate links. This means that if you were to make a purchase through one of these links, It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken would receive a small cut, at no cost to you.

    Privacy Policy

    Footer

    COPYRIGHT

    I love when you share! All of the images and text on this site is the property of It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken. Feel free to share photos and quotes with a link back to my original post. Do not share entire recipes, large bodies of text, or edit my photos in anyway without first obtaining permission from me. Social media shares are always welcome. Thank you!


    AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE

    On this site, I sometimes use affiliate links. This means that if you were to make a purchase through one of these links, It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken would receive a small cut, at no cost to you.

    Privacy Policy | Contact | About | Sponsor Newsletter

    COPYRIGHT © 2022 - IT DOESN'T TASTE LIKE CHICKEN