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Leftover Ham Banh Mi Sandwich (Quick & Easy)
Turn your leftover Easter ham into a Vietnamese favorite with this fast, flavorful ham banh mi sandwich you’ll want for lunch every day! A quick pickle recipe is included so you can recreate that authentic taste in your own kitchen.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 2 to 4
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
Quick pickle
- 1 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 8 oz. (225 g) daikon radish (yields 1 cup of strips)
- 8 oz. (225 g) carrot (yields 1 cup of strips)
Sandwich
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 cups leftover ham , sliced
- 2 mini cucumbers , sliced (or 1/2 English cucumber)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup cilantro , chopped
- 2 Vietamese baguettes (or 6 dinner rolls)
(Optional) Sauce
- Sriracha sauce
- lime juice
Instructions
Make the pickles
- Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small pot. Heat over medium heat until the brine reaches a boil. Whisk to make sure the sugar dissolves thoroughly. Once done, transfer the pickling liquid to a tupperware container or a medium-sized bowl to cool.
- Once the pickling liquid is mostly cooled (it’s fine if it’s lukewarm), add the daikon radish and carrot to it. Let marinate for 30 minutes while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- Once done, drain the marinating liquid and set aside the pickled veggies for assembling in the sandwiches.
Cup of Yum
Brown the ham
- When you’re ready to serve, brown the ham. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the ham. Fry until both sides are lightly caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the ham to a plate.
Assemble the sandwiches
- Halve the baguettes without cutting all the way through the bread. Spread mayonnaise on both sides. Stuff with a handful of sliced cucumber, pickles, and ham. Squeeze on Sriracha sauce and / or lime juice, if using.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13.1g
(4%)
Protein
12.2g
(24%)
Fat
14.2g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3.3g
(17%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1012mg
(42%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
2.1g
(8%)
Sugar
5.3g
(11%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2to 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 24% |
| Fat | 14.2g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1012mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 11% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.