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diy vegetarian banh mi with stir-fried morning glory

A vibrant, interactive Vietnamese-inspired feast featuring crispy baguettes loaded with savory grilled tofu, fresh vegetables, and chili jam. Served alongside a classic plate of garlicky stir-fried Morning Glory (Water Spinach) with fresh chilies.

saajan

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saajan

mainVietnamese2 servingsvegetarianvegan
DIY Vegetarian Banh Mi with Stir-Fried Morning Glory - Image 1
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20
prep (min)
15
cook (min)
35
total (min)
  • 2 loaves French baguette
  • 400 grams firm tofu or eggplant, sliced into planks
  • 1 whole cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 whole tomatoes, sliced into wedges
  • 0.5 cup pickled carrots (do chua)
  • 3 tbsp chili jam or sambal oelek
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or Maggi seasoning
  • 300 grams Morning Glory (water spinach), washed and trimmed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 whole red chilies, sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce (mushroom sauce)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil