vietnamese: banh mi
one of the greatest results of the encounter between vietnam and france. what more can i say.
1. prepare or obtain, and slice most of the way through so it resembles a large hot dog bun:
vietnamese baguette or french baguette, optionally toasted
2. mix the following and spread a small amount on the inside parts of the bread:
soy sauce
mayonnaise (optional)
sriracha chili sauce (optional)
toasted sesame seeds (optional)
3. fill the sandwich with:
strips of fried tofu
carrot and daikon relish
cucumber and/or jicama, julienned
cilantro
thinly sliced chili peppers
onions, sliced thinly crosswise
4. sprinkle with:
a little lime juice (optional)
enjoy!
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