Christmas Ham Banh Mi
Transform your holiday leftovers into a culinary delight with this unique twist on the classic Vietnamese Banh Mi. This Christmas Ham Banh Mi is a delightful way to repurpose your leftover Christmas ham, turning it into a flavorful and satisfying sandwich.
With a perfect balance of savory ham, tangy pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, all tucked into a crisp baguette, this sandwich offers a refreshing contrast of textures and flavors. The homemade pickles add a zesty crunch, while a touch of Sriracha provides a spicy kick, making this Banh Mi a standout option for an afternoon snack or a light meal.
Elevate your holiday leftovers with this easy and delicious recipe, and enjoy a taste of something new while making the most of your festive ham.
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
Pickling time: 30 minutes Serves 2
Ingredients
Sandwich
300-350g Christmas ham sliced (approximately1 cup)
1 long white baguette
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ english cucumber slices
½ jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
1 sprig cilantro
Sriracha sauce (optional)
Pickles
1 cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 carrots, peeled, cut into long matchsticks
2 white radish, peeled, cut into long matchsticks
Directions
Prepare the Pickles:
To make the pickles, place the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool slightly.
Place radish and carrot in vinegar mixture. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until serving time.
Prepare the Sandwich:
Heat baguette in a 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the oven and slice lengthwise, keeping one side attached to create a hinge.
Spread 1 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise on both sides of the bread. Fill baguettes evenly with cucumber, carrot, radish, ham, coriander and jalapeño pepper.
Drizzle Sriracha sauce on top of the vegetables. If desired.
Close the baguette and cut it in half, if preferred. Serve immediately and enjoy!
