Ingredients for 2 portions
1 baguette
1 piece plain tofu
5 tbsp water
3 tbsp soy sauce
7 tsp starch
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp mayonnaise
½ cucumber
½ red onion
1 lemon (edible peel)
1 red chili
1 bunch basil
½ tsp chili powder
2 tsp thyme
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Steps to Make It:
Prepare the tofu – Wrap in a paper towel and press lightly to remove moisture. Slice into 0.5 cm pieces.
Make the coating – Mix starch with water in a bowl for a slurry. Place additional starch in a deep plate. Coat the tofu slices and press lightly.
Fry the tofu – Heat oil in a pan, fry the coated tofu until golden brown, then set aside.
Prepare the toppings – Slice the cucumber, red onion, and chili. Pluck the basil leaves. Cut the lemon peel into thin strips and juice the rest.
Make the sauce – Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, water, sugar, chili powder, and thyme. Heat in a pan, then add the fried tofu to coat.
Assemble the sandwich – Slice the baguette open and spread mayo inside. Add the glazed tofu, cucumber, onion, chili, and basil.
Enjoy your homemade Lemon Tofu Banh Mi!
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