Tofu Banh Mi with Lemongrass
Golden lemongrass tofu in a crusty baguette with sharp pickles, fresh herbs and a sticky chilli sauce.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the lemongrass, soy sauce and sugar. Add the tofu slices and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Stir the carrot into the rice vinegar with a pinch of salt and set aside to quick pickle.
- 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat. Fry the tofu for 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden and caramelised at the edges.
7 min - 4
Bake the baguettes as the packet says until crisp.
- 5
Split the baguettes, spread with the vegan mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce, and fill with the tofu, cucumber, pickled carrot, coriander and chilli.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.