Making Vietnamese Banh Mi involves 4 key elements: 1) Pork liver pâté 2) Pickled daikon 3) Cilantro 4) Meat. However, since Big Boy isn’t fond of any liver products, the recipe omits the pork liver pâté. Instead, I’ve used sriracha mayonnaise as a substitute, and the flavour remains delightful.
Regarding baguettes, Big Boy has a story to share… Once, in Australia, BigBoy met a Vietnamese classmate who loved Vietnamese Banh Mi. He often complained that he couldn’t get used to the baguettes made by foreigners, as they were quite different from the ones he enjoyed in Vietnam. According to him, the Vietnamese baguettes were softer and easier to eat.
Later, after some research, I discovered that in Vietnam, due to the abundance of rice, bakers mix rice flour into the baguette dough to reduce costs. This practice has led to a distinct difference between foreign baguettes and Vietnamese baguettes. My classmate laughed upon learning this and joked that he must be a “commoner” for not being accustomed to the authentic, high-quality baguettes.
By the way, Vietnamese baguettes are one of my favourite foods, and it’s truly an honour to be able to make them at home. This lemongrass chicken Vietnamese sandwich is simple to make, with plenty of filling and a crispy baguette that’s incredibly enticing. I must mention that the lemongrass marinade in this recipe is exceptionally fragrant, and the marinated chicken tastes almost as good as what you’d get at a Vietnamese restaurant. If you’re interested, you should definitely give it a try!
BIGBOY TIPS✨
📌For those who like pork liver pâté, it can be found in supermarkets, whether in cans or jars.
📌Can’t find small baguettes? You can use a larger one and cut it into pieces.
材料(2-3人份)
香茅雞肉
Chicken Thigh | 400g / 2pcs |
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Lemongrass | 3 sticks |
Garlic | 4 cloves |
Shallot | 2 cloves |
Lime Juice | 2 tbsp |
Lime Zest | 1 tsp |
Fish Sauce | 2 tbsp |
Olive Oil | 2 tbsp |
Sugar | 2 tbsp |
Chilli Powder | 2 tsp |
Pickled Carrots
Carrots | 1 stick |
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White Vinegar | 4 tbsp |
Sugar | 2 tbsp |
Salt | 1 pinch |
Others
Mayonnaise | 3 tbsp |
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Sriracha Sauce | 1 tbsp |
Lime Juice | 2 tsp |
Baguette | 2 tsp |
Coriander | to taste |
Pickled Jalapeno (Optional) | to taste |
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