Jul 14 2026
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Shredded Tofu Recipe

Inspired by TyPHOon Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Time1h 30m
Serves2

Prepared with cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, jalapenos, cilantro, and pate sauce, served on Vietnamese-French bread.

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Ingredients

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Tofu Preparation

Pickled Vegetables

Fresh Ingredients

Pâté Sauce

Bread

Method

Tofu Preparation

  1. 1

    Press the Tofu

    Wrap the firm tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top to press out excess moisture for about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Tofu

    Once pressed, cut the tofu into thin strips. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Marinate the tofu strips in this mixture for at least 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Shred the Tofu

    After marinating, use a fork to shred the tofu into bite-sized pieces.

Pickled Vegetables

  1. 4

    Prepare the Pickling Solution

    In a pot, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 5

    Pickle the Vegetables

    In a jar, layer the julienned carrots and daikon. Pour the pickling solution over the vegetables. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Fresh Ingredients

  1. 6

    Prepare Fresh Ingredients

    Slice the cucumber and jalapenos. Chop the cilantro. Set aside for assembly.

Pâté Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine the vegetarian pâté, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the Vietnamese-French bread rolls open. Spread a layer of the pâté sauce on both sides of the bread. Next, add the shredded tofu, pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapenos, and cilantro. Close the sandwich and serve.

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