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banh mi Recipe.

🥖 Authentic Vietnamese Bánh Mì Recipe

A Crispy Baguette Sandwich Filled with Bold Flavors and Crunchy Pickles

Bánh Mì is a famous Vietnamese sandwich that beautifully combines French and Vietnamese culinary influences. Served on a light, crispy baguette, it’s filled with savory meats, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy spread. Whether you use pork, chicken, tofu, or cold cuts, this sandwich is bursting with texture and flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Bánh Mì Recipe

  • 🥖 Crispy baguette meets savory-sweet fillings
  • 🥩 Customizable with your favorite proteins (pork, tofu, chicken)
  • 🧅 Crunchy pickled vegetables add zing
  • 🌿 Fresh herbs and bold sauces = big flavor
  • 🕒 Great for quick lunches or weekend meal prep

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Sandwich:

  • 4 crispy baguettes or sub rolls (preferably Vietnamese-style)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or Maggi seasoning
  • 1/2 lb grilled or roasted pork (see protein options below)
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced into thin spears
  • 1–2 jalapeños or green chilis, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs
  • Optional: chicken, tofu, or Vietnamese cold cuts

For the Pickled Vegetables:

  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup daikon radish, julienned
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

🥩 Protein Options for Bánh Mì

  • Grilled Lemongrass Pork (Thịt Nướng)
  • Grilled Chicken or Chicken Thighs
  • Fried or baked tofu (vegan option)
  • Pâté or Vietnamese cold cuts (for traditional style)

🍽️ Instructions

Step 1: Pickle the Veggies

  • Combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl and stir until dissolved.
  • Add shredded carrots and daikon. Let sit for 15–30 minutes (or longer in the fridge).

Step 2: Prep the Protein

  • Grill or pan-fry your chosen protein. Thinly slice.
  • For lemongrass pork, marinate with soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and lemongrass before grilling.

Step 3: Toast the Baguettes

  • Lightly toast the baguettes in the oven or a pan for extra crunch.

Step 4: Assemble the Bánh Mì

  1. Slice baguettes lengthwise (not all the way through).
  2. Spread mayonnaise and drizzle with soy sauce or Maggi.
  3. Layer with protein, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber spears, jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Use light, airy baguettes for authentic texture (avoid dense bread)
  • Adjust the heat with more or fewer chili slices
  • Add a schmear of pâté for true Saigon-style flavor
  • For vegan Bánh Mì, use tofu and vegan mayo

🥡 Storage & Make-Ahead

  • Pickled veggies: Keep in fridge for up to 1 week
  • Protein: Cook and store separately in the fridge for 3–4 days
  • Sandwich: Best assembled fresh for crunch, but ingredients can be prepped ahead

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Crispy. Tangy. Savory.
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