Grilled Lemongrass- and Coriander-Marinated Vegan Tofu Banh Mi Recipe

Name: Grilled Lemongrass- and Coriander-Marinated Vegan Tofu Banh Mi Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 medium cloves garlic; 12 sprigs cilantro, including thick stalks; 3 tablespoons palm or light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 (3-inch) segments lemongrass; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/3-inch slabs, carefully dried (see note); 3 to 4 Vietnamese-style baguettes, or 2 standard baguettes; 1/4 cup homemade or store-bought vegan mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons liquid aminos, such as Maggi or Bragg's; 1 recipe Hainnanese Ginger-Scallion Oil (optional); 1 recipe Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon (do chua); 1 cucumber, seeds removed, split lengthwise into 8 spears; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and stem removed, sliced into thin spears; 1 bunch cilantro leaves and fine stems

Total 45m

This Grilled Lemongrass- and Coriander-Marinated Vegan Tofu Banh Mi Recipe combines tender tofu with fragrant lemongrass, cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño for a mouthwatering sandwich. Topped with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and cilantro, it's a flavor-packed, vegan-friendly dish that will leave you craving more.

Sandwich

Tofu

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

6 medium cloves garlic

12 sprigs cilantro, including thick stalks

3 tablespoons palm or light brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground white pepper

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 teaspoons soy sauce

2 (3-inch) segments lemongrass

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/3-inch slabs, carefully dried (see note)

3 to 4 Vietnamese-style baguettes, or 2 standard baguettes

1/4 cup homemade or store-bought vegan mayonnaise

2 teaspoons liquid aminos, such as Maggi or Bragg's

1 recipe Hainnanese Ginger-Scallion Oil (optional)

1 recipe Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon (do chua)

1 cucumber, seeds removed, split lengthwise into 8 spears

1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and stem removed, sliced into thin spears

1 bunch cilantro leaves and fine stems

Nutrition Facts

Calories

431kcal

21%
Fat

18g

0%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

50g

2%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

12g

0%
Protein

17g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

378mg

18%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Grilled Lemongrass- and Coriander-Marinated Vegan Tofu Banh Mi Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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