Vegan Bánh Mì Sandwiches with Tahini Mayo Slaw
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Servings
4 sandwiches
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 daikon or red radish, sliced into thin matchsticks
- 2 carrots, sliced into thin matchsticks
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup water
- Dash of sugar
- 14 ounce block of extra firm tofu
- 4 Tbsp hoisin sauce + ¼ cup
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
1-2 Tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
2-4 Tbsp cold water to thin
- sea salt + pepper to taste
- Optional: sriracha
- 3-4 cups cabbage, shredded
- Large baguette, cut into 4 even pieces
- Fresh cilantro & lime for topping
For the Pickled Veggies
For the Tofu
For the Tahini Mayo Slaw
Other Ingredients
Directions
To Prep Ahead
For the pickled veggies: Place sliced veggies in large mason jars, then pour in rice vinegar, water and sugar. If needed, add more water until the veggies are covered. Shake lightly to mix. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
- To marinate the tofu: Press out the excess water by placing the block of tofu in a clean cloth or between two sheets of paper towel. Slice eight ½” slabs. Place tofu in a shallow dish and spread with hoisin sauce and coconut aminos. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
To Assemble
Once ready to serve sandwiches, make the tahini mayo: Place tahini, oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional sriracha in a high powered blender. Blend until smooth. Slowly stream in water to thin until desired consistency is reached. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Put ½ cup of mayo aside to use for assembly. In a medium bowl, toss the remaining mayo with cabbage. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of sesame oil and lightly fry marinated tofu until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Slice your baguette into four sandwiches and toast lightly. Spread with extra mayo and additional hoisin sauce. Place 2 slices of tofu in each sandwich and top with cabbage slaw and pickled veggies. (Drain the pickled veggies before placing on baguette.) Top with cilantro and fresh lime if you’d like. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Note
Storage: Leftover tofu and tahini mayo slaw will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Pickled veggies can be stored in a sealed mason jar in the fridge.
Tip: Toast the baguette before assembling sandwiches for extra flavor and crunch.
Dietary Preferences: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free
Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Soom Foods
July 13, 2022
Hi Karen, you can get coconut aminos at you local health food store! Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s should have it available.