Vegetarian Banh Mi
A quick and vibrant Vietnamese-style sandwich with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumber, and cilantro on a crusty baguette. Perfect for a fast lunch or snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 small daikon radish
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ medium cucumber
- ½ cup cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the 1 carrot and 1 small daikon into matchsticks. In a bowl, toss with 2 tbsp rice vinegar and a pinch of salt; let sit while you prep the rest.
- 2
Slice the 1 baguette lengthwise, leaving one side hinged. If you like, toast it in a dry skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
- 3
Drain the pickled vegetables. Slice the 0.5 cucumber into thin rounds. Spread the pickled carrot and daikon along the bottom half of the baguette.
- 4
Layer the cucumber slices over the vegetables, then top with the 0.5 cup cilantro leaves. Close the sandwich, press gently, and slice in half to serve.
- 5
For extra flavor, add sriracha or soy sauce to the pickling liquid if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- skillet (optional)
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