Tuna Bánh Mì

Bánh Mi sandwiches are traditionally made with meat, but this version opts for a smoky tuna. Pickled veggies, jalapeño and cilantro are stacked overtop.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Bánh Mì is a Vietnamese sandwich consisting of a crusty baguette filled with meat, pate, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs. A melding of French and Vietnamese cuisine, is it comforting but also so crunchy and refreshing.

I toasted a French baguette and topped with a sriracha mayo and then quick pickled a bunch of veggies in vinegar sugar and a touch of fish sauce. It’s crunchy, smoky and so so good.

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Tuna Bánh Mì

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Ingredients

The veggie mix:

• ▢ 2 Persian cucumbers
• ▢ 1 Medium carrot
• ▢ 1 Daikon radish 
• ▢ Cilantro
• ▢ Jalapeño
• ▢ Black sesame seeds 
• ▢ 1/3 cup Rice wine vinegar 
• ▢ 1/3 cup Water
• ▢ 1 tsp Fish sauce

The rest:

• ▢ Baguette Traditionally a Bbánh Mì baguette is baked with rice and wheat flour, but if you can’t find that, a French baguette works great
• ▢ Sriracha
• ▢ Kewpie mayo
• ▢ 1 pack Acme Sesame Crusted Smoked Ahi Tuna 

Instructions 

• Using a veggie slicer, slice the cucumber and carrot into ribbons. Slice the radish into matchsticks. Add to a bowl along with the black sesame seeds and add water, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar and salt. Transfer in the fridge while you make the rest of the sandwich. 
• Slice and toast baguette. Mix kewpie mayo and sriracha in a bowl until combined. Add to the toasted bread. Top with slices of Acme Sesame Crusted Smoked Ahi Tuna and then top with the pickled veggies. Add cilantro and a few more slices of jalapeño. Close and slice. Enjoy! 

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