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Banh Mi "Vietnamese" Sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook: 15 min

Servings: 8

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A fresh and flavorful Vietnamese-inspired sandwich built on a crispy French baguette with a creamy Sriracha mayo spread, cool cucumber slices, your choice of protein, tangy pickled vegetables, and fresh cilantro.

INGREDIENTS

4 French baguettes, cut into 6-inch pieces
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro
Fresh mint (optional)
Salt and pepper

Protein — Choose One:

Turkey - deli sliced (16 oz)
Tofu - 2 packages extra firm, sliced ½-inch thick
Eggs - 8 large, scrambled or cooked to preference

Tofu Marinade (if using tofu):

Go-Chu-Jang sauce to coat
Salt and pepper

Sriracha Mayo:

1 cup mayonnaise
2–4 tablespoons Sriracha

Pickled Vegetables:

2 cups carrots, julienned
2 cups daikon radish, julienned
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing the Protein

If Using Turkey:

Arrange deli sliced turkey on a serving platter, keep chilled

If Using Tofu:

Pat tofu dry, coat with Go-Chu-Jang sauce, season with salt and pepper
Marinate 15 minutes, cook in skillet over medium heat 5 minutes per side until golden
Slice into strips once slightly cooled

If Using Egg:

Beat eggs, season with salt and pepper
Cook in buttered skillet over medium-low heat until just set
Keep warm on low heat until ready to serve

Preparing the Toppings

Mix mayo and Sriracha in a small bowl, adjust heat to taste
Slice cucumber into thin rounds, arrange on platter
Drain pickled vegetables, place in serving bowl
Set out cilantro and mint in small bowls
Cut each baguette piece lengthwise without cutting all the way through

Setting Up the Sandwich Bar

Arrange baguettes, Sriracha mayo, protein, cucumber, pickled vegetables, and herbs on serving platters and bowls with tongs or spoons
Each person spreads Sriracha mayo, layers protein and toppings, and assembles their own sandwich

Pickled Vegetables — Store-Bought Alternative: Pickled daikon and carrot can be purchased ready-made at Asian grocery stores or in the international aisle of most larger supermarkets.

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