Best 7 Banh Mi Sandwich Recipes

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A delectable Vietnamese dish, the banh mi sandwich is a fusion of culinary influences that offers an explosion of flavors and textures. It is a symphony of ingredients, wrapped in a soft baguette, that blends savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy notes in each bite. From the tender and flavorful grilled meat, to the pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and the vibrant spread of sauces, the banh mi is a true feast for the senses, a testament to the creativity and culinary expertise of its creators.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BANH MI SANDWICH



Banh Mi Sandwich image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons safflower oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 2-inch piece ginger, minced (2 tablespoons)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced (3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons finely chopped palm sugar (or brown sugar)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup julienned carrot
1 cup julienned daikon radish
1 long baguette
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili paste
6 ounces pork pate, sliced
4 ounces black forest ham, thinly sliced
1/3 English cucumber, cut into 8 spears
8 cilantro sprigs
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine safflower oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, shallot, palm sugar, and black pepper. Add pork tenderloin to marinade, stir to evenly coat, and let stand 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add carrots and daikon to saucepan, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat grill pan over high heat. Grill pork, turning once, until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees, about 4 minutes total. Remove pork from grill and thinly slice.
  • Preheat broiler with rack in upper third of oven. Halve baguette lengthwise and place in oven cut side up. Broil until toasted and brown around edges, 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sambal oelek and spread evenly across bottom of baguette. Top with pate, ham, and grilled pork. Distribute cucumber spears, carrot and daikon pickle, cilantro sprigs, and jalapenos evenly over meats.
  • Close baguette, cut into 4 to 6 portions, and serve.

BANH MI



Banh Mi image

A Vietnamese sandwich, made with chicken and full of pickled vegetables. My husband works around a lot of Vietnamese restaurants, and I was making him bring me home these tasty sandwiches. Finally I attempted to make one, and found that my recipe was even better than the restaurants, mainly because I used chicken breast and fresher ingredients. I also love the pickled vegetables, so I made sure there was plenty of those.

Provided by metzstar

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup carrot, cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
¼ cup white (daikon) radish, cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
¼ cup thinly sliced white onion
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 inch) French baguette
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 small jalapeno pepper - seeded and cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
1 wedge lime

Steps:

  • Place rice vinegar, water, and sugar into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Allow the mixture to cool.
  • Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the carrot, radish, and onion in a bowl, and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. Drain off the excess vinegar mixture after the vegetables have marinated.
  • While the vegetables are marinating, preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly oil a slotted broiler pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breast with garlic salt and pepper, and broil on slotted broiler pan, turning once, until the center of the chicken breast is no longer pink and the surface has browned, about 6 minutes per side. Remove the broiled chicken, and slice into bite-size pieces.
  • Slice the baguette in half the long way, and pull the center of the bread out of the baguette halves, leaving a cavity for the filling. Place the baguette halves under the broiler to lightly toast, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To assemble the bahn mi sandwich, spread each half of the toasted baguette with mayonnaise, and fill the cavity of the bottom half of the bread with broiled chicken, cucumber slices, pickled carrot, onion, and radish, cilantro leaves, and jalapeno pepper. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the filling, and top with the other half of the baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 30 g

ROASTED PORK BANH MI (VIETNAMESE SANDWICH)



Roasted Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) image

I'll never forget my first real bánh mì. I remember thinking to myself, this isn't just one of the best sandwiches I've ever had to eat, but one of the best things, period. Not only do we get amazing contrasts in flavor and texture, but also the temperature difference between the crisp, warm, meat-filled roll, and cool, crunchy vegetables makes this so much fun to eat.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 32m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup julienned (2-inch matchsticks) daikon radish
¼ cup julienned (2-inch matchsticks) carrots
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce, or more to taste
1 crusty French sandwich roll
4 ounces cooked pork roast, thinly sliced
2 ounces smooth pate, thinly sliced
6 thin spears English cucumber, diced
6 thin slices jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
¼ cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Toss julienned daikon and carrot with seasoned rice vinegar to coat well. Let sit until veggies get slightly limp, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside or refrigerate.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl.
  • Split the French roll just enough so you can open it like a book. If you like, pull out some of the bread from the top half to better accommodate the filling.
  • Spread the interior surfaces of the roll liberally with the mayo mixture. Transfer roll to prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in preheated oven until crisp, heated through and edges start to brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Place sliced pork, pate, cucumber, picked daikon and carrots, jalapeno, and cilantro leaves in the roll. Cut in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 187.9 mg, Fat 75.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 54.2 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1994.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

BANH MI MEATBALL SANDWICH RECIPE BY TASTY



Banh Mi Meatball Sandwich Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: daikon radish, carrot, jalapeñoes, sugar, salt, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground pork, fresh cilantro, scallion, garlic, fish sauce, siracha, sugar, salt and pepper mix, cornstarch, baguette, sriracha mayonnaise, fresh cilantro

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups daikon radish
1 ½ cups carrot
2 jalapeñoes
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon siracha
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper mix, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
baguette
sriracha mayonnaise
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the pickled carrot and daikon ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside and let them pickle for at least an hour.
  • Combine all of the banh mi meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Form ping pong sized meatballs. Pan fry until browned on all sides and cooked all the way through.
  • Put together the sandwich. Smear a layer of Sriracha mayo on one half of the baguette, add the meats, a few of the pickled carrots and daikon and some fresh cilantro. Top with other half of baguette.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 13 grams

VIETNAMESE-STYLE SANDWICH: BANH MI



Vietnamese-Style Sandwich: Banh Mi image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
6 ounces ground pork
1 tablespoon roast pork seasoning mix*
Pinch garlic powder
Pinch ground black pepper
Four 10-inch baguettes
Mayonnaise, as needed
8 thin slices Vietnamese-style pork roll (cha lua), or bologna
8 slices Vietnamese-style salami, or ham or turkey
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
1/4 medium English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
Freshly ground black pepper
Asian-style chili oil, to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Make the slaw: In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and vinegar and bring to a boil. Transfer the vinegar mixture to a bowl and cool. Add the carrot and daikon, mix well, and season with salt. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes or store in the refrigerator up to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the seasoned pork: Heat the oil in small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft. Add the pork, seasoning, garlic, and pepper and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the heat and set aside covered with foil to keep warm.
  • Make the sandwiches: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the baguettes open lengthwise, and slather the insides with mayonnaise. Arrange the baguettes on a baking sheet and bake until hot and crusty about 5 minutes. Remove the baguettes from the oven and immediately fill each with some of the seasoned pork. In each sandwich, arrange 2 slices each of the pork roll and salami, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, 1 slice cucumber, ground pepper, and chili oil, if using. Serve immediately with the slaw on the side.

BANH MI VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES (BáNH MI)



Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwiches (Bánh Mi) image

These are excellent and rival anything you would get at a Vietnamese sandwich shop. If you use sourdough for the baguette, it gives it a nice tang. Feel free to use meat leftover from another meal, especially one that contained Asian flavors. Thanks to Mersaydees for putting this recipe in her best of 2008 cookbook and Nancy for including this in her best of 2017!

Provided by Maito

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or medallions of pork or other meat, marinated in satay, below, or other Asian marinade)
1 carrot, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 daikon radish, 4 inch piece, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons sugar, divided use
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 small baguette, cut into 3 sections, sliced lengthwise, with centers hollowed out
mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
soy sauce
fresh cilantro
1/2 cucumber (shredded or thinly sliced lengthwise)
1 jalapeno, seeded, cut into matchsticks (or use a serrano or add some seeds, if you want it hot)
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1/2 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 green onion, white part only, sliced

Steps:

  • If using satay marinade, combine ingredients, and marinate meat at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Sprinkle carrot and daikon with salt and 1 teaspoon of the sugar and toss with fingers.
  • Let sit about 3 minutes, until softened (they should be bendable but still crunchy). Rinse and drain.
  • Mix vinegar, water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add carrot and daikon, and let marinate at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Grill meat until done and slice.
  • Lightly toast bread. Spread lightly with mayonnaise and sprinkle on soy sauce. Fill with cilantro, carrot, daikon, cucumber, meat and jalapeno. Close and enjoy!

VIETNAMESE BANH MI SANDWICH WITH GRILLED BEEF



Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich With Grilled Beef image

The Vietnamese sandwich is a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. This version is made with very thinly sliced grilled beef with a charred and carmelized meat flavor, a layer of crunchy sweet and sour pickled carrots and daikon (recipe posted separately), a layer of soft and sweet shallots and fresh and crispy lettuce and cilantro. The recipe is from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook by Jaden Hair. Tip: slice the beef very thinly before the meat has completely thawed, or ask the butcher to slice it thinly when you purchase it. If you have a package of the thinly sliced beef for cheese steaks, that will work too (as long as it isn't pre-seasoned).

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil (more may be needed)
1 lb sirloin, sliced very thin (rib eye, strip steak, or pre-sliced beef for cheese steaks may be used instead)
5 shallots, thinly sliced (you may substitute an onion if you don't have shallots)
4 French baguettes (sandwich size - 8 inches each)
8 lettuce leaves, large leafy type
1 cup carrot, daikon pickle recipe
4 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together the garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and 1 tbsp peanut oil in a large bowl. Add the sliced beef and mix well to coat each slice. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator).
  • Heat a grill pan (or electric grill appliance) until it is hot. Brush 1 tbsp oil on the pan. Add the beef slices in batches, laying them flat in a single layer, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute and flip each slice, repeating on the other side (unless you are using the double sided grill appliance, and then you would not flip and repeat). Remove the beef slices when they are just slightly charred, but not overcooked. Drain off and reserve the juices. Repeat, brushing grill pan with additional oil when necessary, until all the beef slices are grilled.
  • When the beef is grilled, brush the pan with more oil and add the shallots (or onions). Grill them until just softened. Reserve any remaining juices along with the carmelized bits.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by slicing the French baguettes in half lengthwise, brushing each half with some of the pan juices; add 2 lettuce leaves, 1/4 of the grilled beef, 1/4 cup of the carrot daikon pickle, grilled shallots and a sprig of fresh cilantro.

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: A banh mi sandwich is traditionally made with a Vietnamese baguette, which is a light and airy bread with a crispy crust. If you can't find Vietnamese baguettes, you can use French baguettes or even a hoagie roll.
  • Make sure your fillings are fresh and flavorful: The fillings are what make a banh mi sandwich special, so make sure to use the freshest and most flavorful ingredients you can find. This includes things like thinly sliced pork, grilled chicken, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a banh mi sandwich, so feel free to experiment with different fillings and flavors. You can add things like a fried egg, a schmear of pâté, or a drizzle of Sriracha sauce.
  • Use a light hand with the mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is a traditional ingredient in banh mi sandwiches, but it's important to use it sparingly. Too much mayonnaise can make the sandwich greasy and heavy.
  • Serve your banh mi sandwich immediately: Banh mi sandwiches are best served immediately after they're made. The bread will start to get soggy if you wait too long.

Conclusion:

Banh mi sandwiches are a delicious and versatile Vietnamese street food that can be made with a variety of fillings and flavors. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and they're also great for parties and picnics. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give banh mi sandwiches a try.

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