Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwiches (Bánh Mi) Recipe

Name: Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwiches (Bánh Mi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or medallions of pork or other meat, marinated in satay, below, or other Asian marinade); Pickled vegetables; 1 carrot, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 daikon radish, 4 inch piece, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons sugar, divided use; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; For sandwich assembly; 1 small baguette, cut into 3 sections, sliced lengthwise, with centers hollowed out; mayonnaise or light mayonnaise; soy sauce; fresh cilantro; 1/2 cucumber (shredded or thinly sliced lengthwise); 1 jalapeno, seeded, cut into matchsticks (or use a serrano or add some seeds, if you want it hot); Satay marinade; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sweet chili sauce; 1/2 tablespoon teriyaki sauce; 1 tablespoon sake; 1 green onion, white part only, sliced

Servings: persons

Meat
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or medallions of pork or other meat, marinated in satay, below, or other Asian marinade)
Pickled vegetables
1 carrot, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 daikon radish, 4 inch piece, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons sugar, divided use
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
For sandwich assembly
1 small baguette, cut into 3 sections, sliced lengthwise, with centers hollowed out
mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
soy sauce
fresh cilantro
1/2 cucumber (shredded or thinly sliced lengthwise)
1 jalapeno, seeded, cut into matchsticks (or use a serrano or add some seeds, if you want it hot)
Satay marinade
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1/2 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 green onion, white part only, sliced

1
If using satay marinade, combine ingredients, and marinate meat at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
2
Sprinkle carrot and daikon with salt and 1 teaspoon of the sugar and toss with fingers.
3
Let sit about 3 minutes, until softened (they should be bendable but still crunchy). Rinse and drain.
4
Mix vinegar, water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add carrot and daikon, and let marinate at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
5
Grill meat until done and slice.
6
Lightly toast bread. Spread lightly with mayonnaise and sprinkle on soy sauce. Fill with cilantro, carrot, daikon, cucumber, meat and jalapeno. Close and enjoy!

132

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat, 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or medallions of pork or other meat, marinated in satay, below, or other Asian marinade), Pickled vegetables, 1 carrot, thinly sliced lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwiches (Bánh Mi) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwiches (Bánh Mi)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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