Vietnamese Subs (Bahn Mi)
These Vietnamese sandwiches take advantage of leftovers from dinner, but you can use different fixings to make Mexican tortas, Italian panini, or American deli sandwiches.
Ingredients
- Sandwich rolls or baguette (split)
- Asian red chili paste
- Salad mix or shredded cabbage
- Red onion (sliced)
- Cucumber (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro
- Deli Ham or chicken
- 1 cup Jicama, peeled and cut into matchstick-size pieces
- 1 cup Carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick-size pieces
- 1/2 cup Seasoned rice vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- AT HOME:
- 1. Pack split sandwich rolls or baguettes; Asian red chili paste; salad mix or shredded cabbage; sliced red onion; sliced cucumber; fresh cilantro; and deli meats such as ham or chicken.
- 2. Marinate 1 cup each matchstick-size pieces of peeled jicama and carrots in 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar up to three days.
- 3. Pack fresh and pickled vegetables separately in zip-lock plastic bags.
- IN CAMP:
- 1. Save leftover beef or chicken satay.
- 2. Layer rolls with leftover satay and/or deli meats, chili paste, cilantro, and vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Vietnamese Subs (Bahn Mi) Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sandwiches
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Portable/Picnic, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Asian, Vietnamese
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef, Poultry, Vegetables
- COOKING METHOD: Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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