Easy & Flavorful Vegetarian Banh Mi

Ingredients

• 14 oz (400 g) firm tofu, drained and pressed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (5 g)
• 1 large carrot, julienned (about 1 cup/150 g)
• 1 small daikon radish, julienned (about 1 cup/150 g)
• ½ cup (120 ml) rice vinegar
• ½ cup (100 g) sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt (2 g)
• 4 small baguettes or French rolls
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro leaves (to taste)
• Jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, to taste)
• Mayonnaise (or vegan mayo, for a plant-based option), as desired