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Banh Mi With Crispy Tofu recipe

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupswater3tablespoonsunseasoned rice vinegar4teaspoonsgranulated sugar, divided1cupmatchstick carrots1smalldaikon radish, peeled and cut into matchsticks¼cupcanola mayonnaise1tablespoonSriracha sauce1tablespoonfresh lime juice (from 1 lime)1tablespoonlower-sodium soy sauce½teaspoonfish sauce½teaspoongrated fresh garlic½teaspoongrated fresh ginger3tablespoonssesame oil, divided1(14-oz.) pkg.extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 12 (3-1/2 in.) planks⅜teaspoonkosher salt1(8-oz.)French baguette, cut into quarters and halved lengthwise, centers removed and toasted½cupthinly sliced cucumber¼cupcilantro leaves2tablespoonsthinly sliced jalapeno pepper

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Ingredients

2cupswater

3tablespoonsunseasoned rice vinegar

4teaspoonsgranulated sugar, divided

1cupmatchstick carrots

1smalldaikon radish, peeled and cut into matchsticks

¼cupcanola mayonnaise

1tablespoonSriracha sauce

1tablespoonfresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

1tablespoonlower-sodium soy sauce

½teaspoonfish sauce

½teaspoongrated fresh garlic

½teaspoongrated fresh ginger

3tablespoonssesame oil, divided

1(14-oz.) pkg.extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 12 (3-1/2 in.) planks

⅜teaspoonkosher salt

1(8-oz.)French baguette, cut into quarters and halved lengthwise, centers removed and toasted

½cupthinly sliced cucumber

¼cupcilantro leaves

2tablespoonsthinly sliced jalapeno pepper

DirectionsBring water, rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Combine carrots and radish in a medium bowl; pour vinegar mixture over vegetables, and let stand 15 minutes. Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl; chill until ready to use.Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Place tofu planks in a shallow dish, and pour soy mixture over planks; set aside to marinate at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook tofu planks, in batches if necessary, until browned and crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet, and immediately sprinkle with salt.Drain and discard liquid from carrots and daikon; set aside. Spread both sides of halved baguettes with mayonnaise mixture. Layer 3 tofu slices per sandwich; top with carrots and daikon mixture, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeño. Serve immediately.Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Directions

Bring water, rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Combine carrots and radish in a medium bowl; pour vinegar mixture over vegetables, and let stand 15 minutes. Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl; chill until ready to use.Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Place tofu planks in a shallow dish, and pour soy mixture over planks; set aside to marinate at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook tofu planks, in batches if necessary, until browned and crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet, and immediately sprinkle with salt.Drain and discard liquid from carrots and daikon; set aside. Spread both sides of halved baguettes with mayonnaise mixture. Layer 3 tofu slices per sandwich; top with carrots and daikon mixture, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeño. Serve immediately.

Bring water, rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Combine carrots and radish in a medium bowl; pour vinegar mixture over vegetables, and let stand 15 minutes. Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl; chill until ready to use.

Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Place tofu planks in a shallow dish, and pour soy mixture over planks; set aside to marinate at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook tofu planks, in batches if necessary, until browned and crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet, and immediately sprinkle with salt.

Drain and discard liquid from carrots and daikon; set aside. Spread both sides of halved baguettes with mayonnaise mixture. Layer 3 tofu slices per sandwich; top with carrots and daikon mixture, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeño. Serve immediately.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)485Calories27gFat45gCarbs16gProtein

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