Vegan Recipes +
 
Bánh Mì - Crispy Tofu
 
 
         
SOURCE       COOKBOOK
         
 

 
INGREDIENTS
 
1 medium carrot (120g),
cut into matchsticks
 
1 small lebanese cucumber (100g), halved, seeded,
cut into batons
 
3 trimmed red radishes (45g),
sliced thinly
 
1/2 cup (125ml) rice wine vinegar
 
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
 
1/2 teaspoon salt
 
1/4 cup (100g) vegan mayonnaise
 
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves
 
1 fresh long green chilli,
sliced thinly
 
1/4 cup (50g) cornflour (cornstarch)
 
300g firm tofu, cut into 8 long slices
 
2 tablespoons olive oil
 
1 1/4 cups (120g) shredded red cabbage
 
  hot chilli sauce, to taste
 
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh coriander, extra
 
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
 
4 long wholegrain sourdough bread rolls (crusty baguette)
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS
 
1.   Place carrot, cucumber and radish in a medium bowl. Pour vinegar over vegetables; sprinkle with coconut sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
 
2.   Blend or process mayonnaise, coriander and half the shilli until smooth.
 
3.   Place cornflower on a plate. Toss tofu in cornflower to coat. Heat oil in a large frying pan over madium -high heat. Cook tofu, turning, until golden and heated through.
 
4.   Drain vegetables; reserve pickling liquid for another use.
 
5.   Divide cabbage, pickled vegetables, tofu, mayonnaise mixture, chilli sauce, extra coriander, mint and remaining fresh chili between bread rolls.
 
    Serves 4