Vietnamese-Style Tofu Hero
By blum099
This hot sandwich is a little more complicated than some of the others, but worth the time because it’s so delicious. Based on a popular Vietnamese baguette sandwich called a bánh mi, it brings together sweet vegetables and spicy-savory tofu. The layering of flavors and textures makes it a sort of exotic comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne
- 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. minced chives
- 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, cut into 8 (1/4-inch) slabs
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
4
French demi-baguettes, split
4
Tbsp. vegan mayonnaise
4
Tbsp. chile oil
4
fresh cilantro sprigs
½
English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
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Asian Slaw
Steps
1.Make the tofu: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except for the tofu. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place the tofu slabs in a single layer in the baking dish. Turn over to coat with the marinade. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the tofu over halfway through.
2.Assemble the sandwiches: Spread half of each baguette with 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the chile oil. Layer 1 sprig of cilantro and 1 cucumber slice (cut to fit, if necessary).
3.Place two pieces of the tofu and a spoonful of the Asian Slaw on each baguette half. Top with remaining baguette halves and cut sandwiches in half. Serve immediately.
Related recipe: Asian Slaw
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