I’m excited to introduce you this meaty pulled mushroom bánh mì, aka the best sandwich ever!

This Vietnamese-inspired sandwich is SO flavorful. It is stuffed with sweet and spicy mushrooms, tofu, pickled carrots, fresh cilantro, and cucumber. It’s loaded with different textures, fresh, portable and easy to make.

After trying several different types of bánh mì, and being disappointed by many of them, I decided to make my own.

The main filling here consists of king oyster mushrooms that are shredded to imitate pulled “pork”. Let me tell you, it works wonderfully! Mushrooms get a super meaty and tender texture.

First, we bake the mushrooms for about 20 minutes to make them tender and remove some moisture. Next, mushrooms are coated with a sweet and salty marinade that consists of soy sauce, coconut sugar, shallots, garlic, five-spice, and some ground chili for spiciness.

Sautée for a few minutes so they can absorb the flavors of the marinade and we are good to go.

For the rest of the filling, we have homemade crunchy pickled carrots, juicy cucumber, tofu (optional) for added protein, roasted peanuts, and of course cilantro. If you like it spicy, a drizzle of sriracha or your favorite chili sauce is always welcomed.

When it comes to the bread, I suggest trying to get your hands on some banh mi bread as it is lighter than regular baguettes. Otherwise, a baguette will work well too!

This bánh mì is a favorite here, it is juicy, meaty, satisfying, and so easy to make! Plus you can customize it to your liking by adding tempeh, Thai basil, red pepper, or even vegan cheese!

For more Vietnamese-inspired recipes, check out this Bun Bo Hue, Banh Xeo, Stuffed Tofu in Spicy Tomato Sauce, or these Egg Rolls!

Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

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