Toasted Vietnamese Sandwich Recipe
Cook up a mini versions of those flavor-packed Vietnamese hoagies, also known as Bánh Mì, for a scrumptious party starter! This recipe takes inspiration from various Bánh Mì varieties you find at markets.
Mini Vietnamese Hoagies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 10-12 (1/2" slices) of lightly toasted French baguettes
- A smear of mayo for each toast
- A few drops of Maggi
- Thinly sliced cucumber
- Freshly ground pepper (white or black)
- Pickled jalapenos or serranos, 2-3 slices per toast
- 1/4 lb of your preferred roasted and shredded meat (pork, chicken, or thinly sliced fried tofu)
- Roughly chopped cilantro
- Thinly sliced and julienned carrots and radish (optional, pickled if available)
Instructions:
- Toast and slice the baguettes.
- Spread a light layer of mayo onto each toast, followed by a few drops of Maggi.
- Layer a slice or two of cucumber, then sprinkle pepper on top.
- Add sliced pickled peppers.
- Top with the desired amount of meat or tofu.
- Sprinkle cilantro and julienned veggies.
Remember, the fun part is customizing these mini Vietnamese hoagies to your liking! You can swap out the meat options or added vegetables based on your preferences. Enjoy!
Enrichment Data:
To create a full-size Vietnamse hoagie, similar to traditional Bánh Mì, explore these ingredients and preparation steps.
Full-Size Vietnamese Hoagie (Bánh Mì) Recipe
Ingredients:
- Meat: grilled pork, chicken, beef meatballs, Vietnamese-Style BBQ Pork, or other meats like grilled chicken
- Vietnamese Baguette or French Baguette
- Pickles and Vegetables: cucumber, carrots, red onion, cilantro, mint, quick pickled carrots and onions
- Condiments: mayonnaise, sriracha, fish sauce, honey, lime juice
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meat: grill pork, chicken, or beef meatballs until cooked through.
- Prepare the Bread: slice and toast the baguette.
- Assemble the Sandwich: spread mayonnaise, add meat, and arrange pickled vegetables. Top with condiments and fresh herbs.
Experiment with additional proteins or vegetables to make this recipe your own. Enjoy a bite of the authentic flavors of Vietnamese street food in a hoagie format!
- The Enrichment Data for the Full-Size Vietnamese Hoagie (Bánh Mì) Recipe includes edamame as one of the optional vegetables.
- If you fancy a change, you can consider using edamame as an alternative to carrot or radish in the Mini Vietnamese Hoagies Recipe.
- Uncategorized: The recipe for the Full-Size Vietnamese Hoagie (Bánh Mì) includes a variety of meat options, like pork, chicken, and beef, along with vegetables such as cucumber, carrots, and red onion.
- When preparing the Mini Vietnamese Hoagies, you might find that rough-chopped cilantro resembles the appearance of the choppedcilantro featured in the Full-Size Vietnamese Hoagie (Bánh Mì) Recipe.
