Lemongrass Tempeh Bánh mì - Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

• [Pickled Vegetables]
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 small cucumbers, julienned
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, or vinegar of choice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• [Lemongrass Tempeh]
• 10 cm lemongrass, chopped finely
• 1 lime, zest and juice
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped finely
• 2 tablespoons soy or tamari sauce
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• 300g tempeh, sliced thinly
• Sesame oil, for frying
• [To serve]
• 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise*
• 1 tablespoon chilli sauce (optional)
• Small handful fresh coriander sprigs
• 2 Vietnamese-style buns, white or wholemeal (gluten-free if needed)