bahn mi

Austin, TX
Updated on Jul 12, 2011

I love Asian food in any way shape and form, and these Vietnamese sandwiches do the trick!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SHRIMP
  • 1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 2 inch sticks ginger, peeled and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup soysauce
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil
  • VEGGIES
  • 3 cups spring salad mix, shredded
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 - handful fresh cilantro, chopped fine
  • 1 large jalepeno, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onions, thinly sliced
  • PICKLED CARROTS/DAIKON
  • 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 cup daikon radishes, cut into matchsticks (if you can get them)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • EVERYTHING ELSE
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 - submarine rolls

How To Make bahn mi

  • Step 1
    For the Shrimp: Mix the lemon grass paste, ginger, garlic, soy, and sunflower oil in another bag. Add the shrimp and set to the side.
  • Step 2
    Prep pickled carrots/daikon by mixing in a ziplock bag: Vinegar and sugar. Once sugar is dissolved, add carrots and daikon, seal and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Let both sit for 30 minutes. Prep the rest of the veggies.
  • Step 4
    After 30 minutes, preheat a wok/non stick skillet over medium high heat. Place a oven rack 6 inches from heat and preheat oven to broil.
  • Step 5
    Add shrimp to the pot and stir fry until done. Split the submarine rolls and broil until toasted, cover the inside with mayonnaise.
  • Step 6
    Fill the rolls with equal amounts of lettuce, pickled carrots, cilantro, jalepenoes and red onions, then place shrimp on top and close.

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Category: Fish
Culture: Asian
Keyword: #Ginger
Keyword: #sandwich
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #cucumbers
Keyword: #red
Keyword: #onions
Keyword: #lettuce
Keyword: #Rolls
Keyword: #cilantro
Keyword: #Carrots
Keyword: #vietnamese
Keyword: #soy
Keyword: #pickled
Keyword: #lemongrass
Keyword: #jalepenoes
Keyword: #submarine

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