We seem to be on a Vietnamese kick lately. After only eating two pieces of our grilled lemongrass ginger chicken from earlier in the week, we tucked the remaining four pieces away in the fridge for a second meal.
Enter: a French-Vietnamese Baguette. Usually made with a combination of rice and wheat flour, it’s light, airy and flaky, which makes it the perfect vessel for capturing some leftover meat.
Let me be clear. Today’s post is not-at-all intended to represent a true Vietnamese banh-mi; it’s just a poor man’s version that makes use of our leftovers. In fact, our sandwich also included leftover homemade mayonnaise from last week’s moules frites.
But it’s still delicious.
There’s a lot on the internet that’s been written about the Vietnamese banh mi. I don’t have anything intelligent to add, so I’ll just refer you to these peeps; they know what they’re taking about.
Andrea’s History on Banh Mi at Viet World Kitchen
More of Andrea’s Banh Mi comments at Viet World Kitchen
Todd and Diane’s version of Nail Shop Eats # 4 at White on Rice Couple
Todd and Diane’s Inventory of Banh Mi Shops at Battle of the Banh Mi
Enjoy!
[K]
Have you tried a real banh mi?
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Grilled Lemongrass and Ginger Chicken Banh Mi Sandwiches
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~ Serves 2 ~
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~ Ingredients ~
- 2 pieces leftover grilled lemongrass ginger chicken
- ½ Vietnamese-French baguette
- 2 tablespoon house mayonnaise
- Handful cilantro leaves
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~ Preparation ~
Total Preparation Time: 15 minutes
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Preheat oven to 350˚F.
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Shred chicken.
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Cut baguette in half; set one half aside for different use. Cut remaining piece in half again. Then slice open.
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Spread bottom of each baguette with house mayonnaise; then stuff with chicken.
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Heat in oven for 7-8 minutes; until baguette is golden and hot.
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Stuff cilantro leaves in sandwich, then serve immediately.
Nutrition content per serving: 678 calories, 18g carbs, 64.5g protein, 36.5g fat, 1g fiber
Cost per serving: $1.38 – $1.62
Source: Rustic Garden Bistro
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P.S. For dessert, a garden-fresh strawberry. Large enough to split in half for the both of us to share. Ground to mouth in about 20 seconds flat.
Vietnamese food is my all time favorite thing to eat. And, the sandwiches? To die for! I LOVE them. In fact, during my first trimester, it was one of the few things I would eat. Yours look fantastic!
who cares if it’s not the ‘real’ thing – this looks so fabulous! i’m so surprised at all the Vietnamese recipes lately – no complaints here – keep ‘em coming! and yes, I’ll take one of the real Banh Mi’s when I visit you!