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.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
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)
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
Find it online:
https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/grilled-tofu-banh-mi/