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Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

By: Thomas Published: 15 Feb, 20 Updated: 17 Dec, 21 10 Comments

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5 from 2 votes
Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

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.

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

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.

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

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.

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

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.

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

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!

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

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!

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Banh Mi

Vegan Pulled Mushroom Bánh Mì

Author: Thomas
Vietnamese-inspired sandwich stuffed with pickled carrots, meaty and saucy pulled mushrooms, cilantro, and roasted peanuts!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time : 35 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Total Time : 55 mins
Servings 2 Bánh Mì

Ingredients
 
 

Bánh Mì

  • 4 large king oyster mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or regular sugar
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon five spice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground chili
  • 5 ounces fried tofu cut into strips (optional)
  • 1 small cucumber thinly sliced
  • fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon roasted peanuts
  • 2 banh mi bread or one baguette cut in half

Pickled Carrots

  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or regular sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon water
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Instructions
 

Pickled Carrots

  • In a small mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar and salt in the water and vinegar. Add the shredded carrots and let it stand for at least one hour. Keep in the refrigerator if you want to keep it longer (up to 3 days).

Bánh Mì

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Wash the king oyster and pat them dry. Cut each mushroom in half, lengthwise. Next, shred the mushrooms using a fork (see photo). Transfer the shredded mushrooms to the baking sheet and drizzle with the oil. Mix using your hands to coat the mushrooms with the oil and spread them into an even layer. Bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and transfer the shredded mushrooms to a mixing bowl. Add the soy sauce, coconut sugar, minced shallot and garlic, five spice, and ground chili. Mix to coat the mushrooms with the sauce.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick over medium heat. Once hot, add the shredded mushrooms with the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • In the meantime, cut the bread in half. Drain the pickled carrots. Arrange about ⅓ cup of pickled carrots on the bottom half of the bread. Top with cucumber slices, fresh cilantro, tofu slices, and the sautéed mushrooms. Optionally, you can drizzle with sriracha or chili sauce for more spiciness. Top with roasted peanuts and close the sandwiches.
  • Serve immediately! Banh mi will keep in the refrigerator for one day.
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Asian, Vietnamese
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  1. Rob

    February 15, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, this looks really good, thanks so much for the recipe. I used to get these at a local Vietnamese store/restaurant, and they're delicious, but no longer live in the area so it's great to see them again.

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    • Thomas

      February 17, 2020 at 10:01 am

      Thanks Rob! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Erin

    May 28, 2021 at 4:28 am

    This wax absolutely delicious! Made it tonight! I actually added some of your mushroom paté to it. It was incredible! J'aime tes recettes!

    Reply
    • Thomas

      May 28, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      So glad you liked it Erin! Merci beaucoup :))

      Reply
  3. Trudy

    February 07, 2022 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and it was one of the best things I have ever tasted. I didn’t have time for tofu and had only regular white mushrooms which I shredded and baked according to the recipe and it turned out brilliant.

    Reply
    • Thomas

      February 09, 2022 at 6:54 am

      I'm glad you liked this recipe Trudy!
      I appreciate your feedback 🙂

      Reply
  4. Paul

    September 20, 2022 at 11:03 am

    Haven't made these in a while and encountered a problem this time around - everything was going fine until I scored the baguettes, at which point they completely collapsed in on themselves. Is this an overprove? What kind of result would I be looking at if I didn't score at all?

    Reply
    • Paul

      September 20, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      Apologies, I had two tabs open and posted this under the wrong recipe! I'd delete but that doesn't seem to be an option. I'm talking about making the banh mi themselves.

      Reply
    • Thomas

      September 21, 2022 at 3:55 am

      Did you change the bread improver you used? Seems like it might not be strong enough and/or an overproof.

      Reply
      • Paul

        September 21, 2022 at 11:43 am

        Same batch, though I got it from my local baker so no way to tell what kind it is or the expiry date. Will have a tinker with the proving times and see if I can get back on track. Thanks for the reply!

        Reply

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