Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi

• 1 (14-ounce) package water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups matchstick-cut carrot
• 1 1/4 cups matchstick-cut peeled daikon radish
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
• 1 (12-ounce) French bread baguette, halved lengthwise and toasted
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber

1. Cut tofu crosswise into 6 (2/3-inch-thick) slices. Arrange tofu on several layers of paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; top with a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove tofu from paper towels.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons lemongrass, 2 tablespoons water, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Arrange tofu slices in a single layer in soy mixture, turning to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
3. Combine vinegar and the next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Add carrot and radish; toss well. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain; stir in cilantro.
4. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil, mayonnaise, and Sriracha in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut bread horizontally. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on cut sides of bread.
5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove tofu from marinade, and discard marinade. Pat tofu slices dry with paper towels. Add tofu slices to pan, and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden. Arrange tofu slices on bottom half of bread; top tofu slices with carrot mixture and cucumber slices. Cut loaf crosswise into 6 equal pieces.
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