Spicy Banh Mi Recipe

Name: Spicy Banh Mi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp. honey, agave nectar, or sugar; 1/21 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup shredded daikon radish; 1/4 cup shredded carrot; 1 Vietnamese baguette or 1/2 French baguette, split in half lengthwise; 1 Tbs. low-fat mayonnaise; 1 tsp. red chile sauce, such as sriracha; 1/4 tsp. tamari or low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup baked Asian-flavored tofu, thinly sliced, or stir-fried tofu cubes; 2 6-inch strips cucumber; 6 sprigs cilantro; 6 cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced; 4 lettuce leaves, torn

Servings: persons

1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. honey, agave nectar, or sugar
1/21 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 cup shredded daikon radish
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 Vietnamese baguette or 1/2 French baguette, split in half lengthwise
1 Tbs. low-fat mayonnaise
1 tsp. red chile sauce, such as sriracha
1/4 tsp. tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup baked Asian-flavored tofu, thinly sliced, or stir-fried tofu cubes
2 6-inch strips cucumber
6 sprigs cilantro
6 cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 lettuce leaves, torn

1
Combine vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes in small bowl.
2
Add daikon radish and carrot, and stir to mix.
3
Let stand 15 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Place baguette on baking sheet, and crisp 5 minutes in oven.
6
Cool 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Spread mayonnaise on both sides of bread.
8
Sprinkle with red chile sauce and tamari.
9
Fill with tofu, cucumber, and cilantro.
10
Drain carrot-radish mixture, and spread on sandwich.
11
Top with tomatoes and lettuce, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
12
Press top half of baguette on sandwich, and slice sandwich in half.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp. honey, agave nectar, or sugar, 1/21 tsp. red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup shredded daikon radish, and more.

Yes, Spicy Banh Mi falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Banh Mi

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