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Tofu bahn mi

Tofu bahn mi

This recipe was created by Humane World for Animals’ expert chefs and approved by our team of registered dietitians. 
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Servings: 12
Serving size: 20.65oz

Ingredients

Pickles

  • 4 1/2 cups Cucumber, English, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups Radish, Red, thinly sliced
  • 2 1/4 cups Carrots, peeled, shredded
  • 3/4 cup Vinegar, Rice Wine
  • 3/4 cup Water, cold
  • 1/2 cup Peppers, Jalapeño, fresh, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar, White, granulated
  • 1 tablespoon Salt, Kosher

Marinade

  • 3/4 cup Tamari,
  • 6 tablespoons Oil, Canola
  • 6 tablespoons Limes, juice
  • 3 tablespoons Garlic, cloves, peeled, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ginger, ground
  • 3/4 teaspoon Pepper, Black, table grind
  • 6 cups Tofu, Super Firm, drained, pressed, sliced 1 inch lengthwise.

Sriracha Mayo

  • 1 1/2 cups Vegan Mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Sauce, Sriracha

For service

  • 12 each Bread, Baguette, demi, sliced, toasted, 8 inch
  • 1 1/2 cups Cilantro, fresh, leaves

Instructions

For pickles

  • In a large bowl combine cucumbers, radishes, carrots, vinegar, water, jalapeños, sugar and salt. Cover and set in cooler to marinate for a minimum for 2 hours.

For tofu marinade

  • In a large mixing bowl combine tamari, oil, lime juice, garlic and seasonings. Add tofu until coated and marinate for a minimum of 2 hours.

For tofu

  • In a large pan on medium-heat, add tofu slices and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Oven method: Preheat oven to 400°F. To a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add tofu slices and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, or until tofu slices are golden brown.

For sriracha mayo

  • Combine mayonnaise and sriracha. Cover and set in cooler until service.

For service

  • Spread 1 tablespoon of sriracha mayo on both side of baguette. Place 2 tofu planks on bottom half, top with 1/2 cup of pickles and 2 tablespoons of cilantro. Top with other half of baguette.

Notes

*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using. 

Nutrition

Serving: 20.65oz | Calories: 4158kcal | Carbohydrates: 139g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2877mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g