Discover the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine with this delicious vegan Bánh Mì recipe! Bánh Mì is a traditional Vietnamese baguette sandwich a staple in Vietnam's street food. We veganized it with fresh and delicious ingredients. Get excited by the intense flavors of soy sauce, garlic and cilantro. ‍😋

Recipe video

Check out this amazing video to see how it's done! Courtesy of YouTube. ‍🎥

Ingredients for the vegan Bánh Mì

The ingredient list is pretty simple, but full of flavor. Here is what you need: ‍📝

• 2 baguettes
• 200g tofu
• 1 cucumber
• 2 carrots
• 1 bunch coriander
• 1 red chili
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation of the tofu

To start, we slice the tofu and marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic and maple syrup. Leave it installed for at least 15 minutes to marinate. The marinade is the key to really adding flavor to the tofu. ‍🥢

Preparation of the vegetables

While the tofu is marinating, we prepare the vegetables. The carrots and cucumbers are cut into thin strips and pickled with a little salt and rice vinegar. Pickling helps soften the vegetables and give them a sweet and sour kick.‍🥒🥕

Sautéing the tofu

After the tofu has had enough time to marinate, fry it in a pan until golden brown. Be careful not to burn it! ‍🔥

Composition of the Bánh Mì

Now comes the best part: the composition of the Bánh Mì! On the bottom half of the baguette we put the crispy tofu, pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro and red chili to taste. Then fold the baguette and the vegan bánh mì is ready to be snacked on! ‍🥙🥬

Serving suggestion

Serve your Bánh Mì immediately or wrap it in parchment paper and take it with you for a delicious lunch on the go. It's perfect for a picnic or a snack at your desk. ‍🍽

Variations of the recipe

This recipe is very adaptable. You can add fresh herbs like mint or basil, or make it with marinated mushrooms instead of tofu. Try it out and make the Bánh Mì your own! ‍🥗🍄

Summary

In conclusion, whether you are vegan or not, this bánh mì recipe is enchantingly delicious and easy to prepare! Vietnamese cuisine has once again enchanted us with its diverse flavor combinations and healthy ingredients. Try it out for yourself and let us know how you liked it! ‍😍

We wish good appetite!

Julius Walter

I am Julius Walter, the founder of the blog "Veganhalunke", where I write about the vegan lifestyle. As a long-time vegan, I want to inspire others to also switch to a vegan diet and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. I offer advice and tips for making the switch to a vegan diet and hope that my blog can help make a positive change for our world.