🥖Banh Mi Recipe

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🥖 Authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi Recipe



Banh Mi is a famous Vietnamese sandwich that beautifully blends French and Vietnamese flavors. It features a crispy baguette filled with savory meats, tangy pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and creamy sauces.

📝 Ingredients:

For the Sandwich:

  • 1 Vietnamese-style baguette (or French baguette)

  • 100g grilled pork, chicken, or tofu (optional: cold cuts or pate)

  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

  • Fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)

  • 1 small jalapeño or green chili, sliced (optional)

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp soy sauce or Maggi seasoning

For the Pickled Vegetables:

  • ½ cup shredded carrots

  • ½ cup daikon radish (or white radish), shredded

  • ¼ cup vinegar (rice vinegar or white vinegar)

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • ½ tsp salt

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Pickled Veggies

  1. In a bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

  2. Add shredded carrots and radish.

  3. Let it sit for 30 minutes or refrigerate for a few hours for stronger flavor.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

  1. Grill or fry your choice of meat or tofu with a little salt and pepper.

  2. Warm the baguette in the oven for 3–5 minutes until crispy on the outside.

Step 3: Assemble the Banh Mi

  1. Slice the baguette lengthwise.

  2. Spread mayonnaise on both sides.

  3. Add grilled meat or tofu.

  4. Layer in pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, cilantro, and chili.

  5. Drizzle with soy sauce or Maggi seasoning.

🌿 Tips:

  • You can add pâté or a fried egg for extra richness.

  • For a vegetarian version, use tofu and skip meat-based sauces.

📌 Serving:

Serve your Banh Mi immediately while the bread is warm and crispy. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack!


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