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Vegan banh mi with seitan

Oleh Dwi Hudayani
We have what must be hundreds of Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle, so it’s never a challenge to find a good banh mi sandwich. When I first started picking them up for lunch many years ago, they were only two dollars and always wrapped in that characteristic white paper with a rubber band around each one. A banh mi is great with any meat, but we often use our sliced Lemongrass and Ginger Roast, and beyond that, you’ll need a good crusty French roll that’s soft in the middle, fresh herbs, and a few quick-pickled vegetables. While it’s tempting to go big with this recipe, do keep in mind that these sandwiches are really best enjoyed the same day they’re made.

We have what must be hundreds of Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle, so it’s never a challenge to find a good banh mi sandwich. When I first started picking them up for lunch many years ago, they were only two dollars and always wrapped in that characteristic white paper with a rubber band around each one. A banh mi is great with any meat, but we often use our sliced Lemongrass and Ginger Roast, and beyond that, you’ll need a good crusty French roll that’s soft in the middle, fresh herbs, and a few quick-pickled vegetables. While it’s tempting to go big with this recipe, do keep in mind that these sandwiches are really best enjoyed the same day they’re made.