Vietnamese Sandwiches
A Carolina mountain recipe for Vietnamese Sandwiches.
ChineseChickenIntermediate45 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and grated
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced white onion
- 1 to 2 tablespoons jalapeno chile, finely chopped
- 1 − 16" long baguette
- 4 teaspoons low−fat mayonnaise
- 3/4 pound cooked chicken breast or pork tenderloin, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon five−spice powder
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
With chef's knife, mash garlic and salt into a paste. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add vinegar and sugar, stirring to dissolve.
- 2
Add carrots, onions and chilies. Toss to coat.
- 3
Set aside.
- 4
Slice baguette into 4 equal lengths.
- 5
Split each piece horizontally.
- 6
Spread cut sides with mayonnaise.
- 7
Arrange the meat on the 4 bottom halves.
- 8
sprinkle with lime juice and 5−spice powder.
- 9
Top with the carrot salad and a shower of cilantro leaves.
- 10
Cover with bread tops and serve.
Tags
chinesecarolinas-cooking