How to Make Prawn Banh Mi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banh Mi is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich that is world-renowned for its delicious combination of flavors and textures. The marriage of French and Vietnamese influences in this dish creates an irresistible culinary fusion that has captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts everywhere. While the classic Banh Mi is typically made with pork, we're putting a unique spin on this beloved sandwich by using succulent prawns as the star ingredient. This Prawn Banh Mi recipe is a perfect...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 scallions (green onions), chopped
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 (12 inch) French baguettes, cut into halves
  • 1 pound frozen cooked prawns, thawed and tails removed
  • 18 thin slices cucumber, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine carrot, celery, and scallions in a bowl. Pour vinegar over vegetable mixture and toss to coat; set aside to marinate.
  • Stir cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Spread about 2 teaspoons cilantro sauce onto bottom piece of each baguette.
  • Remove vegetables from vinegar using a slotted spoon, discarding vinegar. Spoon vegetables over cilantro sauce layer on baguette pieces.
  • Mix prawns in the remaining cilantro sauce and arrange 10 prawns over vegetable layer; top with cucumber slices. Place top piece of baguette over cucumber layer, creating a sandwich.
  • Nutrition

    388 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 886mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 454mg