A cookbook devoted to the beloved Vietnamese sandwich, featuring 50
recipes ranging from classic fillings to innovative modern
combinations.
Created by Vietnamese street vendors over a century ago, banh mi is a
twist on the French snack of pâté and bread that is as brilliant as it
is addictive to eat. Who can resist the combination of crisp baguette,
succulent filling, and toppings like tangy, pickled daikon and carrots,
thin chile slices, refreshing cucumber strips, and pungent cilantro
sprigs? Bringing a new realm of flavor for anyone tired of standard
sandwich fare, The Banh Mi Handbook presents more than fifty recipes
and numerous insights for crafting a wide range of sandwiches, from
iconic classics to modern innovations, including: Crispy Drunken
Chicken, Shrimp in Caramel Sauce, Grilled Lemongrass Pork, Beef and
Curry Sliders, Coconut Curry Tofu and Lettuce Wrap Banh Mi.
Andrea Nguyen's simple, delicious recipes for flavor-packed fillings,
punchy homemade condiments, and crunchy, colorful pickled vegetables
bring the very best of Vietnamese street food to your kitchen.