Japanese-Style Banh Mi
A fusion of Japanese and Vietnamese flavors in a crunchy banh mi. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Vermicelli noodlespreferably Japanese-style
- ●2 tbsp Rice vinegarfor pickling
- ●1/2 cup Zesty pickled carrotsstore-bought or homemade
- ●4 oz Grilled pork or tofudepending on your preference
- ●1/2 cup Sliced cucumberthinly sliced
- ●1/4 cup Daikon radishthinly sliced
- ●2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaiseor regular mayonnaise
- ●1 tsp Sesame seedsoptional
- ●1 loaf Baguette or banh mi breadpreferably toasted
Instructions
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1. Cook the vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions.
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2. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar.
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3. Add the pickled carrots, cucumber, and daikon radish to the bowl and toss to coat.
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4. Grill the pork or tofu until cooked through, then slice into thin strips.
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5. Spread a layer of Japanese mayonnaise on the bottom half of the baguette or banh mi bread.
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6. Add a layer of cooked vermicelli noodles, followed by the pickled vegetables.
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7. Top with sliced grilled pork or tofu, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
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8. Place the top half of the baguette or banh mi bread on the sandwich.
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9. Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
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10. Enjoy your delicious Japanese-Style Banh Mi!