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September 1, 2024Take your taste buds on a culinary journey with this vibrant and flavorful Banh Mi sandwich, featuring a delicious fusion of tangy pickled veggies, savory marinated chicken or tofu, and our spicy probiotic chili sauce—all nestled in a crispy French baguette.
This recipe brings together the bold, fresh ingredients of Vietnamese cuisine with the gut-nurturing benefits of Alive Ferments, making it not only a treat for your taste buds but also a boost for your well-being.
Whether you're preparing a quick lunch or a weekend dinner, this sandwich is the perfect balance of crunchy, spicy, and sweet. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy and delicious way to elevate your sandwich game!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Ingredients
Pickled Veggies:
🥒 Spiralized Peruvian cucumbers
🥒 Sliced carrots
🥒 3 cloves garlic, minced
🥒 Fresh cilantro, chopped
🥒 Poblano green chili pepper, thinly sliced
🥒 1/2 cup Alive Ferments Mild Red
🥒 1/4 cup rice vinegar
🥒 1/4 cup sugar
🥒 2 cups hot water
Marinated Chicken/Tofu:
🍗 1 1/2 lb raw cubed chicken, or tofu sliced long ways
🍗 3 cloves of garlic, minced
🍗 1 tbsp sesame oil
🍗 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
🍗 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Probiotic Chili Sauce:
🌶️ 2 tbsp Alive Ferments Mild Red
🌶️ 1 tbsp honey
Additional Ingredients:
🥖 1 French baguette
🥄 1/4 cup mayo
Instructions
- Pickled Veggies:
- In a bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and hot water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- In a jar, layer the spiralized cucumbers, sliced carrots, minced garlic, cilantro, and poblano chili. Pour the brine over the veggies, making sure they’re fully submerged. Add Alive Ferments Mild Red for an extra probiotic kick. Seal the jar and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but overnight is best for deeper flavor.
- Protein Prep:
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and honey. Add the cubed chicken or sliced tofu, making sure each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- In a hot skillet, cook your marinated protein over medium heat until fully cooked and slightly caramelized, about 7-10 minutes.
- Chili Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine Alive Ferments Mild Red with honey. Stir until well mixed.
- In a small bowl, combine Alive Ferments Mild Red with honey. Stir until well mixed.
- Assemble the Bahn Mi:
- Slice a French baguette lengthwise and spread a layer of mayo on both sides.
- Layer the cooked protein, pickled veggies, and a generous drizzle of the probiotic chili sauce inside the baguette.
- Place the sandwich in a hot skillet, pressing down lightly to toast the bread until it’s crispy and golden.
Serve immediately and enjoy the balanced flavors in this probiotic-packed Banh Mi!
