Ingredients:
For the beef:
- 1 pound well-marbled tri-tip, sliced against the grain to 1/4-inch thickness
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 LFrench rolls, halved horizontally
- 1/4 cup Sriracha mayonnaise
- 1 cup pickled Vietnamese slaw
- 6-8 cilantro sprigs
- 4 jalapeños, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
- 1/4 cup sweet rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup julienned match-like strips of carrots and daikon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions:
- Marinate beef: In a mortar and pestle, crush garlic and shallots to a paste. Transfer to a bowl and add brown sugar, fish sauce, Mirin, soy sauce, and canola oil. Whisk to combine. Add beef and marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Grill beef: Thread beef on pre-soaked skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly charred.
- Make Sriracha mayonnaise: In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise and Sriracha.
- Make pickled slaw: In a saucepan, bring vinegar, sweet rice vinegar, sugar, and water to a boil. Transfer to a bowl and add carrots and daikon. Stir to blend. Let sit for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Assemble sandwich: Spread Sriracha mayonnaise on one side of bread. Fill with beef, pickled slaw, cilantro, and jalapeños. Serve immediately.
Optional additions:
- For extra flavor: Add a pinch of five-spice powder or star anise to the marinade.
- For a spicier kick: Add more Sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade or pickled slaw.
- For additional vegetables: Add shredded carrots or red cabbage to the pickled slaw.
- For a crunchier texture: Add chopped peanuts or sesame seeds to the pickled slaw.
Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Vietnamese Banh Mi!
Comments
Post a Comment