Banh Mi Panzanella Recipe

Ingredients (23)

• For the Tofu:
• 1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes and carefully dried (see note)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
• For the Hoisin-Honey Sauce:
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• For the Chili Mayo:
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Sriracha
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• For the Salad:
• 1/2 stale French baguette loaf (see note), cubed
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise
• 2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1/3 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
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