Vegan Bahn Mi
Vegan Bahn Mi
Ingredients:
-Sweet Chili-Glazed Tofu (recipe below)
-Spicy Mayo (recipe below)
-English Cucumbers, sliced (horizontally)
-Carrots, sliced (horizontally)
-Radishes, sliced
-Red Onion, sliced
-Jalapeños, sliced
-Cilantro
-French Baguette (about 6 inches, or whatever your desired length)
Directions:
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Toast the French baguette at 350º for 3-5 minutes until bread is brown and crispy
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Spread the spicy mayo on the bread. Layer the ingredients in the following order: cilantro, cucumbers, carrots, tofu, radishes, onions, and jalapeños
Sweet Chili-Glazed Tofu
Ingredients:
-1 16 oz. package of Firm Tofu
-1/4 cup Soy Sauce
-1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
The Following Seasonings to Taste (or seasonings of choice):
-Pepper
-Garlic Powder
-Smoked Paprika
-Dried Thyme
-Ground Oregano
-Sesame Oil for frying
Directions:
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Drain and pat the tofu too dry. Slice the tofu on the short side into 1/4 inch slices. Season liberally with the seasonings above
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Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Coat the bottom of the pan with sesame oil
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Carefully add the tofu to the skillet. Cook the tofu for about 7-10 minutes of each side or until the tofu gets brown and crispy. You may have turn the tofu intermittently to avoid burning
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Deglaze the pan by adding the soy sauce. When the soy sauce thickens, add the sweet chili sauce. Cook the tofu for an additional 2 minutes or until the sweet chili sauce thickens
Spicy Mayo
Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons Vegan Mayo
-1 tablespoon Sriracha
Directions:
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Place the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to combine