Vietnamese-Style Sandwich (Banh Mi) Recipe

Name: Vietnamese-Style Sandwich (Banh Mi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 5/8 cup sugar; 1 cup white wine vinegar; 1 carrot grated thickly; 1 white radish daikon grated thickly; 1 baguette loaf, sliced lengthwise; mayonnaise; liver pate Liver; ham Vietnamese, or mortadella or any cold meat; cucumber sliced in rings; seasoning Maggi liquid, or soy sauce, to taste; red chili peppers chopped; 1 bunch coriander

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
5/8 cup sugar
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 carrot grated thickly
1 white radish daikon grated thickly
1 baguette loaf, sliced lengthwise
mayonnaise
liver pate Liver
ham Vietnamese, or mortadella or any cold meat
cucumber sliced in rings
seasoning Maggi liquid, or soy sauce, to taste
red chili peppers chopped
1 bunch coriander

1
Prepare the carrot and radish pickle at least 1 hour before serving.
2
Place the grated carrot and radish in a bowl with the salt and 2 teaspoons sugar.
3
Leave to rest for 10 minutes, and then drain and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
4
Rinse in cold water and drain and squeeze again.
5
In a pan, gently heat the vinegar, water, and remaining sugar until the sugar is dissolved and some of the liquid has evaporated. Leave to cool slightly.
6
Pour over the carrot and radish and leave to rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
7
Spread one half of the baguette with mayonnaise and the other half with pate.
8
Add the slices of mortadella or ham, and cucumber slices, and sprinkle with seasoning or soy sauce.
9
Add a little of the pickled carrot and radish, well drained, a few chili pepper slices, and coriander leaves.
10
Place the 2 halves of baguette together and enjoy.

142

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 5/8 cup sugar, 1 cup white wine vinegar, 1 carrot grated thickly, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese-Style Sandwich (Banh Mi) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Vietnamese-Style Sandwich (Banh Mi)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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