Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi

Name: Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Asian
Ingredients: 340 grams French bread baguette, halved lengthwise and toasted; 296 milliliters matchstick-cut carrot; 296 milliliters matchstick-cut peeled daikon radish; 237 milliliters thinly sliced English cucumber; 397 grams package water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsps finely chopped peeled fresh lemongrass; 1 Tbsp lower-sodium soy sauce; 3 Tbsps canola mayonnaise; 59 milliliters rice vinegar; 0 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided; 2 teaspoons Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong); 1 Tbsp sugar; 59 milliliters water; 2 Tbsps water

Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi might be just the Vietnamese recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 298 calories, 11g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It is A mixture of cilantro, water, sesame oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.

Instructions

Cut tofu crosswise into 6 (2/3-inch-thick) slices. Arrange tofu on several layers of paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; top with a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan.

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Let stand 15 minutes.

Remove tofu from paper towels.

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Combine 2 tablespoons lemongrass, 2 tablespoons water, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Arrange tofu slices in a single layer in soy mixture, turning to coat.

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Let stand for 15 minutes.

Combine vinegar and the next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.

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Add carrot and radish; toss well.

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Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Drain; stir in cilantro.

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Combine remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil, mayonnaise, and Sriracha in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

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Cut bread horizontally.

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Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on cut sides of bread.

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Spread

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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.

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Remove tofu from marinade, and discard marinade. Pat tofu slices dry with paper towels.

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Add tofu slices to pan, and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden. Arrange tofu slices on bottom half of bread; top tofu slices with carrot mixture and cucumber slices.

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Cut loaf crosswise into 6 equal pieces.

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Servings:

340grams

French bread baguette, halved lengthwise and toasted 296milliliters

matchstick-cut carrot 296milliliters

matchstick-cut peeled daikon radish 237milliliters

thinly sliced English cucumber 397grams

package water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained 2Tbsps

chopped fresh cilantro 2Tbsps

finely chopped peeled fresh lemongrass 1Tbsp

lower-sodium soy sauce 3Tbsps

canola mayonnaise 59milliliters

rice vinegar 0teaspoons

salt 2teaspoons

sesame oil, divided 2teaspoons

Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)1Tbsp

sugar 59milliliters

water 2Tbsps

water

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Tanian et Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.