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Bánh mì
Toss carrot and radish with vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt. Rest 20 minutes. Crisp the baguettes in a hot oven 5 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Bánh mì take?
35 min all in — 25 min prep, 10 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 sandwiches. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce — 1 tsp (optional). Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much vinegar?
3 tbsp of Vinegar.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
How much fish sauce?
1 tsp (optional) of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
Pâté → Extra mayo. Less funk. Still a sandwich.
Any tips from this recipe?
Do chua pickle keeps a week. Make extra. Tofu, grilled, is a real filling, not a consolation.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.