Bánh Mì Xíu Mại Chay
The vegetarian xíu mại bánh mì belongs to Vietnam's chay tradition, eaten on Buddhist lunar days, its craft a mock meatball of gluten, tofu and taro that crumbles like loose pork without the fat.
The vegetarian xíu mại bánh mì belongs to Vietnam's chay tradition, eaten on Buddhist lunar days, its craft a mock meatball of gluten, tofu and taro that crumbles like loose pork without the fat.
Stir-fried vegetables bánh mì; seasonal vegetables with garlic.
Vegetable bánh mì; mixed stir-fried vegetables.
Mushroom bánh mì; various mushrooms stir-fried or grilled.
Stir-fried mushroom bánh mì; oyster mushrooms, shiitake, or mixed.
Grilled mushroom bánh mì; portobello or king oyster often used.
Bánh mì with mì căn (wheat gluten/seitan); chewy, meaty texture.
Vegetarian 'chicken' bánh mì; mock chicken made from soy or wheat protein.
On the full moon a stall outside a Vietnamese pagoda sells extra bread, because the neighbourhood is eating chay. The meatless bánh mì runs on the Buddhist lunar calendar, with mock meats for pork.
Vegetarian bánh mì for full moon days; Buddhist observance.
Special vegetarian bánh mì with multiple mock meats and vegetables.
Bánh mì with vegetarian 'ham'; mock meat made from wheat gluten or soy.
Bánh mì with đậu hũ (tofu); fried, grilled, or braised tofu.
Grilled tofu bánh mì; charred, smoky flavor.
Braised tofu in caramel sauce; vegetarian version of thịt kho.
Fried tofu bánh mì; crispy exterior, soft interior.
Fried tofu with lemongrass and chili; aromatic vegetarian option.