Get ready to transform your ordinary baguette into a mouthwatering Vietnamese street food sensation that will set your taste buds on fire! Banh Mi Nuong Muoi Ot is not just a recipe; it's a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant streets of Vietnam right to your kitchen. With just three simple ingredients and a grill, you'll create a crispy, spicy bread experience that's guaranteed to impress your friends and family.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 2 tablespoons chili salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the baguette by slicing it lengthwise into two equal halves, ensuring a clean and even cut that opens the bread like a sandwich.
- Mix the chili salt with olive oil in a small bowl, creating a smooth, spreadable seasoning paste that will infuse the bread with spicy and aromatic flavors.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring the surface is clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Generously brush both the interior and exterior surfaces of the baguette halves with the chili salt and olive oil mixture, making sure to cover every part evenly.
- Place the baguette halves cut-side down on the hot grill, allowing them to toast and develop a golden-brown, crispy surface with beautiful grill marks.
- Grill for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, watching carefully to prevent burning and achieve a perfect crisp texture.
- Remove from the grill and let the bread cool for a minute, allowing the flavors to settle and the bread to become slightly crisp.
- Optional: Serve immediately with additional chili salt on the side for extra seasoning, or fill with your favorite Vietnamese-style fillings like grilled meats, pickled vegetables, or fresh herbs.
Tips
- Choose a fresh, crusty baguette with a good exterior crust for the best grilling results.
- Use a grill pan or outdoor grill with even heat distribution to achieve consistent toasting.
- Watch the bread closely while grilling to prevent burning - the goal is golden-brown grill marks, not charred bread.
- Experiment with homemade chili salt by mixing fine sea salt with dried chili flakes for a personalized spice level.
- For extra flavor, try adding minced garlic or fresh herbs to your chili salt and olive oil mixture.
- Let the bread cool slightly after grilling to allow the crispy texture to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
