BM# 68-Cooking Carnival: Day 16
Theme of Week 4: Bread based Street Foods
Dish: Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
Continuing with our ‘Cooking Carnival’, this week I’m going to post recipes with Bread in Street foods. First up is this delicious Vietnamese sandwich called Bánh mì. This is one of the product of French colonial Vietnam. This sandwich combines crusty French baguette with cold cuts or roasted meats, a smear of mayo and plenty of vegetables – cucumber, cilantro and pickled carrots and daikon.
This is a vegan version of the traditional meat based sandwich and is made with baked tofu. You can either make your own baked tofu or use store bought one. I used Trader Joe’s sriracha flavored tofu and the sandwich turned out a little spicy and yummy.
There’s a lot going on in this sandwich in terms of textures and flavors. Pickled veggies add a nice sweet and sour flavor with a fresh crunch. The spicy mayonnaise spread adds a slightly spicy and tart flavor. I followed the recipe from Vegetarian Times magazine.
4ozTofu. Baked (I used Trader Joe's Sriracha baked tofu), thinly sliced
1tbspVegan Mayonnaise
2tspsSriracha sauce(or other hot sauce)
1/4tspTamari Soy sauceor Low-sodium
1CucumberSmall , thinly sliced
3tbspsCilantro
6 ~ 8Cherry Tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 ~ 6Lettuce leaves, torn
To tasteSalt Pepper&
For the quick pickled veggies:
1/4cupCarrot, shredded
1/4cupDaikon Radish, shredded
1/4cupRice Vinegar Apple cider vinegaror
2tspsAgave honey sugarnectar, or
1/2 ~ 1tspRed Pepperflakes
Instructions
Make Pickled Veggies:
In a small bowl, combine vinegar, agave, red pepper flakes and mix well. Add the shredded veggies and mix well. Let stand for 15~30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prep the Bread:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the baguette on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until the bread is crisp. Cool for 2~3 minutes.
Make spicy Mayonnaise:
In a small bowl, combine mayo and 1tsp sriracha sauce. Mix well and set aside.
Make Bahn Mi Sandwich:
Spread spicy mayo on both sides of the bread. Fill with sliced tofu, cucumber and cilantro.
Drain the pickled veggies and spread on the sandwich. Top with tomatoes and lettuce and season with salt and pepper.
Press top of baguette on sandwich, and slice the sandwich in half. Serve right away.
That is one jumbo sandwich !..loads of veggies , tofu siracha…oh such amazing flavors..I am drooling Pavani. I am a big fan of sandwiches..and you all know that.
This is surely my favorite theme – bread and street food sound awesome! Love this vegan sandwich. I am guessing my husband would love it too if I make it spicy like yours. Yumm
That is a nice filling sandwich. Very interesting textures and flavours in the sandwich.
Sriracha flavored tofu sounds really yummy! That is a colorful, tempting and a filling sandwich.
This is one such colorful and filling sandwich,looks awesome..
That is one jumbo sandwich !..loads of veggies , tofu siracha…oh such amazing flavors..I am drooling Pavani. I am a big fan of sandwiches..and you all know that.
Definitely a filling and healthy sandwich
that looks amazing. love the way you grated that cucumber. so thin. yum
Such an ultimate Banh mi sandwich, i have tasted the non veg version and am sure this vegan version will definitely tickle my tastebuds.
I Love everything that goes in here, and that pickled veggies especially tickle me quite a bit 🙂
The sandwiches look so tempting! I love how you made a vegetarian version of this famous sandwich!
Mmmm! I am imagining myself eat it an wondering how big my aaaa will be. Delicious and yummy.
This is surely my favorite theme – bread and street food sound awesome! Love this vegan sandwich. I am guessing my husband would love it too if I make it spicy like yours. Yumm
So beautifully done and I know I am going to love this week’s theme..
Oh my you are killing me with these$scrumptious sandwiches. Too good to resist.
Such a filling loaf!!! totally yumm! Pickled veggies, baked tofu, i m just imagining the flavors in my mouth and i m just salivating!!!!
A lovely and filling sandwich to include in your sandwich series.