Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 (8-inch) baguettes
• 1 cup julienned daikon
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 6 to 8 ounces extra-firm tofu (half a standard package)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 bulbs lemongrass, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
• Soy sauce or Maggi seasoning sauce (optional)
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced lengthwise
• 1 or 2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
• Small handful cilantro