Vietnamese Steak Sandwiches
A traditional Vietnamese sandwich is made with pork, but in this beef variation, the flavors are the same. If you don’t want to make steak from scratch, you can use an equal amount of sliced roast beef in its place.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 carrots, grated
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
4 hero rolls
1 pound sliced Flank Steak with Lime Marinade (page 130)
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, sugar, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water.
Step 2
In another bowl, toss together the carrots, scallions, and cilantro leaves. Toss with half the vinegar mixture.
Step 3
Split and lightly toast the hero rolls; dividing evenly, layer with the carrot mixture and steak. Drizzle with the remaining vinegar mixture, if desired.
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