Jul 14 2026
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Banh Mi Recipe

Inspired by Tâm Tâm
Time1h
Serves1

Vietnamese sandwich with grilled chicken, pickled vegetables, and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Pickled Vegetables

Sauce

Method

Preparation of Pickled Vegetables

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pickle Brine

    In a bowl, mix white vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

  2. 2

    Slice the Vegetables

    Julienne the carrot and daikon radish into thin strips.

  3. 3

    Pickling the Vegetables

    Add the sliced vegetables to the pickle brine and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.

Grilling Chicken

  1. 4

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. 5

    Grill the Chicken

    Grill the chicken breast over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Assembling the Banh Mi

  1. 6

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the French baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

  2. 7

    Spread the Sauce

    Spread mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce on the inside of the baguette.

  3. 8

    Layer the Ingredients

    Add sliced grilled chicken, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, and fresh cilantro into the baguette.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Close the sandwich and serve immediately, enjoying the contrast of flavors.

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