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Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Bánh Mì  Recipe
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Bánh Mì Recipe

13 ingredients About one long baguette worth of banh mi. openrecipes

I'm always bored with all the same, tired veggie bánh mì options at my local eateries . It's so easy to make your own, so here's a savory and flavorful Vietnamese...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

748
Calories
27g
Protein
52g
Fat
50g
Carbs

Counts 19 of 20 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 19 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Tofu 100g firm 76
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Daikon Radish 1/2 cup (58g) 12
Radish 1/2 cup (58g) 12
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Lemongrass 1 tbsp (6g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg of firm tofu
  • 1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 5 table spoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 bulbs of fresh lemongrass. When chopped should be about 3 tablespoons.
  • 1 light, crusty baguette
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup shredded daikon radish
  • Carrot/radish pickle marinade: 2 cups warm water,1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoons salt.
  • Other Condiments: Sprinkle of soy sauce, mayo, fresh cilantro sprigs, slices of: cucumber, jalapeno chili's, red onion

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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