Whenever I’m in a mood where I can’t figure out what to eat, I always end up leaning towards asian cuisine. I find it’s something I can always whip up in a short amount of time, with little preparation, and usually with ingredients I already have lying around in my fridge. (getting rid of leftover? yes please!)
These banh mi bowls with sticky tofu are a great and easy dish you can have ready to go in 15 minutes. These bowls are a take-off of the traditional Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, which are filled with a protein, sliced cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and pickled veggies.
These banh mi bowls feature rice noodles instead of bread, and are loaded with extra veggie toppings for a healthier kick! They’re also completely vegan and gluten-free! You can feel free to get creative and use different veggie toppings you have available in your fridge.
Banh mi bowls with sticky tofu
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Serves: 2 bowls
Ingredients
Sticky tofu:
- 1 pack tofu
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or other high heating oil)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (regular or gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 tsp Sriracha
Bowls:
- ½ pack rice noodles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup thinly sliced or shredded carrots
- ½ cup thinly sliced cucumbers
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage, or picked red cabbage
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Lets start by preparing our sticky tofu.
- Chop the tofu into cubes, and place in a hot pan with the oil on medium-high heat.
- Allow to brown, approximately 3-5 minutes, and then flip the cubes to brown on each side.
- Once each side is golden brown and crispy, turn off the heat, and toss the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha.
- Cook the rice noodles according the package directions.
- Plate your bowl with the noodles on the bottom, and top tofu, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, cilantro, avocado, and sesame seeds.
- Top with extra soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
- Enjoy!
I totally have to try out this tofu–thank you for making a delicious and creative Vietnamese recipe! I am so blown away by this idea!
I hope you like it Cassie!
Looks yummy but I don’t think hoisin sauce is wheat/gluten free
Hi Sharon, you can actually purchase gluten-free hoisin sauce at your local supermarket!
good to know — the stuff in my cupboard is not
This sticky tofu sounds phenomenal! Can’t wait to try it out. Love your recipes, Jess!
Thanks so much Nisha!!
Hi Kristy! It should be appox. 13-14 ounces!