Banh-Mi Style Vietnamese Baguette
Banh-mi style Vietnamese baguette is a beloved street food in Vietnam and has gained popularity around the world for its delicious combination of flavors and textures. The banh-mi sandwich is a fusion of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions, featuring a crusty baguette filled with a variety of savory and flavorful ingredients. This iconic sandwich reflects the influence of French colonization in Vietnam, as well as the creativity and resourcefulness of Vietnamese cuisine.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 sandwiches
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then slice into strips.
Step 2
While the mushrooms are roasting, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Plunge the carrot and radish sticks into the boiling water and after a few seconds, remove them and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. In a separate bowl, stir together the rice vinegar, 1/2 cup of lime juice and 1/2 cup cold water. Transfer the carrot and radish to the vinegar and lime marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes, longer if it's convenient.
Step 3
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water. This is the sandwich sauce.
Step 4
To assemble sandwiches, sprinkle a little of the sandwich sauce onto each half of the French loaves. Place the roasted mushrooms onto the bottom half of each roll and sprinkle with a little more sauce. Top with a few slices of jalapeno, a few sticks of carrot and radish (minus the marinade), cucumber, basil and cilantro. Close with the tops of the bread and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
760
Calories
23g
Fat
128g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Complement
The banh-mi style Vietnamese baguette typically consists of a crunchy, airy baguette that is filled with a combination of ingredients such as pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, pate, mayonnaise, and a choice of protein such as grilled pork, chicken, or tofu. The balance of flavors and textures in a banh-mi sandwich is what makes it so appealing, with the contrast between the crispy bread, tangy pickles, savory meats, and fragrant herbs creating a truly unforgettable culinary experience. Whether enjoyed as a quick snack on the go or as a satisfying meal, banh-mi style Vietnamese baguette is a delicious representation of the rich and diverse flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.
