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Jewish World Review Banh mi: The sandwich that marries the flavors of French and Vietnamese cuisine By Emily Ho TheKitchn.com Banh Mi with Lemongrass Tofu JewishWorldReview.com | If you have ever visited Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City, or happen to live in a part of the United States with a large Vietnamese population, I hope you have experienced the wonders of banh mi -- baguettes filled with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and meat or tofu. The sandwiches are crisp, salty, tangy and sweet, the perfect marriage of French and Vietnamese influences. However, if you don't have a local banh mi shop, or if you just want to make a vegetarian version at home, what follows is a recipe for a flavor-packed lunch or dinner. Banh mi literally means "bread," and the baguette traditionally used for the sandwich is a Vietnamese spin on the French classic. A combination of rice and wheat flour makes it light and fluffy with a thin, crackly crust. For a home version of the sandwich, it's fine to use any fresh, soft baguette; I usually get mine at a Filipino or Italian bakery. Of course, you can bake your own, too, but avoid using artisan-style breads, which tend to be too thick and chewy. WE FEED YOUR SOUL, INTELLECT --- AND STOMACH Every weekday JewishWorldReview.com publishes what many in the media and Washington consider "must-reading". HUNDREDS of columnists and cartoonists regularly appear. Sign up for the daily update. It's free. Just click here. Traditional banh mi fillings include pork, pate, tofu or eggs. Our favorite vegetarian version has savory slices of lemongrass and garlic-marinated tofu. Fresh fillings and garnishes such as do chua (pickled daikon and carrot), cucumber, cilantro and hot peppers may be adjusted to your liking. And be generous with the mayo! We like to spike it with cilantro and Maggi, but you may also use plain mayo (try homemade) or mix in crushed garlic, chilies, pepper and so forth. BANH MI WITH LEMONGRASS TOFU MAKES: 2 sandwiches 2 (8-inch) baguettes Do chua (pickles): 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 1 cup julienned daikon 1 cup julienned carrots Tofu: 6 to 8 ounces extra firm tofu (half a standard package) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 bulbs lemongrass, minced 1 clove garlic, minced Spread: 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro Optional: Maggi seasoning sauce or soy sauce Additional fillings and garnishes: 1 medium cucumber, sliced lengthwise 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced Small handful cilantro For the do chua (pickles): In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, vinegar and water. Add daikon and carrots and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Drain completely before using. (Note: The measurements given are guidelines; feel free to adjust the sugar, vinegar or salt to your own taste.) For the tofu: Cut tofu into 1/4-inch thick slices and press between clean kitchen towels or paper towels to rid of excess water. In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, lemongrass and garlic. Place tofu in dish, gently coat slices with marinade, and arrange so they overlap as little as possible. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp on each side. For the spread: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and cilantro. Add Maggi or soy sauce to taste, if desired. To serve Slice baguettes lengthwise, leaving one side as a hinge. Spread mayonnaise on top and bottom halves. Arrange fillings and garnishes: cucumber, do chua, tofu, jalapeno, cilantro. Interested in a private Judaic studies instructor — for free? Let us know by clicking here. Sign up for the daily JWR update. It's free. Just click here. To comment, please click here. (Faith Durand is managing editor of TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to kitchn@apartmenttherapy.com.) © 2012, APARTMENT THERAPY. Distributed by Tribune Media Services Inc.