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. 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. 2

    Add carrots, onions and chilies. Toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Set aside.

  4. 4

    Slice baguette into 4 equal lengths.

  5. 5

    Split each piece horizontally.

  6. 6

    Spread cut sides with mayonnaise.

  7. 7

    Arrange the meat on the 4 bottom halves.

  8. 8

    sprinkle with lime juice and 5−spice powder.

  9. 9

    Top with the carrot salad and a shower of cilantro leaves.

  10. 10

    Cover with bread tops and serve.

Tags

chinesecarolinas-cooking