Soft French rolls filled with seasoned tuna, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, jalapenos, and cilantro. These Vietnamese style tuna banh mi are simple, delicious, and perfect for pantry cooking.
Ingredients
1 - 16 oz can tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 soft French baguettes
Toppings
Carrots, julienned
Jalapenos, sliced
Cucumbers, sliced
cilantro
Directions:
In a medium sized bowl, add tuna, soy sauce, finely minced garlic, granulated sugar, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined. For a spicy kick, you can add finely diced Thai chili peppers. Set aside for now.
To make these Vietnamese style tuna banh mi, toast two soft French baguettes until the outside is crispy but the inside is still soft. Slice these 6 inch baguettes in half and open it up.
On one side of the bread, spread mayo. On the opposite side, lightly drizzle soy sauce for extra flavor.
Add the seasoned tuna. Then topped with shredded carrots, thinly sliced cucumbers, sliced jalapenos, cilantro as desired.
Serve the Vietnamese style tuna banh mi warm or cold.
Recipe by Cooking with a Wallflower at https://cookingwithawallflower.com/2021/01/13/vietnamese-style-tuna-banh-mi/