Ham Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)

Ham Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)

Serves 2
This sandwich is a great way to use leftover Kurobuta ham. The ham, combined with rich pâté, pickled veggies, and spicy jalapeño will awaken all of your senses. If you want to skip making the pickled veggies, grab a jar of Ying Yang Carrots from the refrigerated section.

Ingredients

  • Sandwich:
  • 1/3 baguette loaf (approximately 7 inches)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or sriracha-flavored)
  • 2 ounces Kurobuta ham (thinly sliced)
  • 5 slices English cucumber
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 green onion
  • 1 sprig cilantro
  • 1 sprig Thai basil
  • 1 sprig mint

Optional Ingredients

  • 3 dashes Maggi Seasoning or liquid aminos
  • 1 ounce pâté
  • Daikon Carrot Pickles:
  • 3/4 pound daikon (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips, about 3 inches long)
  • 1/2 pound carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips,about 3 inches long)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Directions

  1. Make Daikon Carrot Pickles: In a medium bowl, toss daikon and carrot strips with salt. Set aside 20 minutes until liquid is released from vegetables. Drain vegetables and discard liquid. Pat dry on a clean towel. In a large jar or other container with lid, combine vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Place daikon and carrot in vinegar mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour or until serving time.
  2. Make sandwich: Heat baguette in a 350°F oven 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp. Slice lengthwise, almost through to the other side, so you can open the baguette like a book. Pull out some of the soft bread inside the loaf to make room for the filling, and save breadcrumbs for another use.
  3. Spread 1 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise on both sides of bread. Add a thin layer of pâté, if using, followed by ham. Sprinkle with liquid aminos or Maggi seasoning for extra umami flavor. Drain a few strips of pickled daikon and carrot and place on ham. Add cucumber, jalapeño, onion, and herbs. Close sandwich. Cut in half crosswise.

Cook Tips

Use leftover Daikon Carrot Pickles as a condiment to brighten other sandwiches, stews, and salads.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 2 servings)
  • Calories: 340
  • Fat: 9.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 75.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1140.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 49.0 g
  • Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 15.0 g