Beet Hash Bánh Mì with Scramble Tofu
A session of warmth, earthiness, and an Asian twist.
Daily recipe · November 27, 2025
A little about this dish
In this unexpected Vietnamese-inspired breakfast, your taste buds will embark on a delightful journey. First, you will encounter the earthy sweetness of beet hash, followed by the crispy crunch of a baguette, and lastly, the subtle heat from black pepper and chili flakes that feigns the warmth of Southeast Asia. Enhanced with scrambled tofu bringing in a protein punch, this breakfast will give your cold morning a warm and cosy start.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Medium beet — 4 — peeled and grated
- Extra-firm tofu packet — 1 — crumbled
- Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
- Shallots — 2 — finely chopped
- French baguette — 1 — cut into 4 pieces
- Green chilis — 2 — finely sliced
- Fresh coriander — handful — roughly chopped
- Soy sauce — 4 tbsps — none
- Fresh lime — 1 — wedged
- Black pepper — 2 tsps — none
- Chili flakes — to taste — none
- Vegetable oil — 4 tbsps — none
- Salt — to taste — none
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍳🧅🔥Heat half the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, stirring until they become fragrant.
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Step 2 — 🍲🥕💧Add the peeled and grated beet to the pan. Cook until the mixture softens and the excess liquid has evaporated.
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Step 3 — 🧂🌶️✌️Sprinkle the beet mixture with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes based on your preference. Set aside when done.
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Step 4 — 🥘🍚🏮In a separate pan, heat the remaining oil. Crumble the tofu into the pan, then pour the soy sauce over it. Stir fry until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 5 — 🥖🥬🥪Slice the French baguette into 4 pieces and further cut each piece half way through. Stuff each piece with the freshly cooked beet hash and scrambled tofu.
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Step 6 — 🌿🍋🍽️Top it off with finely sliced green chilis and roughly chopped fresh coriander. Squeeze a fresh lime wedge over and it's ready to serve!
A final fox tip
For kids, you can remove chili flakes and green chilis for a less spicy version. You can also replace tofu with eggs for a non-vegan option. This dish pairs wonderfully with a refreshing glass of homemade iced coffee to complement the rich beet hash.