The Banh Mi Handbook

A cookbook devoted to the beloved Vietnamese sandwich, with 50 recipes ranging from classic fillings to innovative modern combinations.Created by Vietnamese street vendors a century or so ago, banh mi is a twiston the French snack of pte and bread that is as brilliant as it is addictive to eat. Who can resist the combination of crisp baguette, succulent filling, and toppingslike tangy daikon and carrot pickles, thin chile slices, refreshing cucumber strips,andpungent cilantro sprigs? You'll have ample opportunities to customize your sandwichwith filling options such as grilled pork, roast chicken, and ',the special'a delectable combination of garlicky pork, liver pte, and Vietnamese cold-cuts.Opening a new realm of flavor for anyone tired of standard sandwich fare,The Banh Mi Handbookpresents more than fifty recipes and numerous insights for crafting a wide range of sandwiches, from iconic classics to modern innovations, including:Crispy Drunken ChickenShrimp in Caramel SauceGrilled Lemongrass PorkBeef and Curry SlidersCoconut Curry TofuLettuce Wrap Banh MiRespected food writer Andrea Nguyen's simple, delicious recipes for flavor-packedfillings, punchy homemade condiments, and crunchy, colorful pickled vegetables bring the very best of Vietnamese street food to your kitchen.