Bánh Mì
Bánh mì means 'bread' in Vietnamese, and it often refers to a type of Vietnamese sandwich. It may have started as a 'kitchen sink' recipe in Vietnam, where various leftovers would be tossed into a sandwich to finish them up (like a po' boy). Bánh mì is now sought after by many for its unique and delicious flavours. There are many different types of bánh mì sandwiches, ranging from chunked BBQ grilled pork, sliced pork pâté, and shredded grilled chicken, to grilled and smoked fish, sardine, meatb
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 42 min
- Total
- 1 hr 12 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
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Cooking instructions
Procedure
Lightly sprinkle the julienned carrot and radish with salt. Let rest 5 min, then rinse with cold water.
Procedure
Mix equal parts of water, vinegar with sugar. Bring to a boil, cool, and pour over vegetables.
Procedure
Store this mixture in a container in the refrigerator for at least a day before using.
Procedure
Slice a length of baguette lengthwise. Form a trench in each half by either removing the excess bread or compressing it. These depressions are where you will put the filling.
Procedure
Toast the bread if desired.
Procedure
Spread a layer of desired sauce(s) on each half of the bread.
Procedure
Fill the sandwich with any of the desired fillings listed above.
Procedure
Serve.
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Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
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