Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Banh Mi and Sandwiches
Mint Banh Mi Sandwich
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 400g chicken thighs, boneless
- • 1 large bunch fresh mint, leaves picked and chopped
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp brown sugar
- • 1 tsp ground black pepper
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 1 baguette, split and toasted
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Chop the mint leaves, keeping a few whole for garnish, and mince the garlic.
2
Phase 2
Pound the chopped mint with the garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper into a paste, and rub it over the chicken.
3
Phase 3
Rest the chicken for 30 minutes, then grill or pan-fry until charred and cooked through, then slice.
4
Phase 4
Fill the toasted baguette with the minty grilled chicken, cucumber, and pickled vegetables.
5
Phase 5
Tuck whole mint leaves into the sandwich and serve warm.