The Banh Mi sandwich
The Banh Mi sandwich is a delightful Vietnamese-French fusion, combining crusty baguette bread with savory proteins, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a touch of creamy mayo or tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- Pickled Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish or substitute cucumber
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Sandwich Base:
- 4 small baguettes or French rolls
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha or hoisin sauce optional
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- Protein Choose One:
- 2 chicken breasts grilled and sliced
- 8 oz tofu grilled or pan-seared
- 8 oz shrimp grilled or sautéed
- 8 oz beef steak grilled and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Pickled Vegetables:
- In a bowl, whisk rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Add julienned carrots and daikon radish. Toss to coat and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Protein:
- Grill or pan-sear your chosen protein with a bit of oil, salt, and pepper.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Toast the Bread:
- Lightly toast the baguettes in an oven or on a skillet until the outside is crispy but not hard.
- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Slice the baguettes open lengthwise without cutting through completely.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly on the inside. Add a drizzle of sriracha or hoisin if desired.
- Layer with your chosen protein, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, crunchy goodness of your homemade Banh Mi!