Vietnamese Marinade Recipe for Banh Mi Sandwiches
David Draper
Make your own banh mi sandwiches with this tasty marinade recipe. (Photo courtesy of PetersensHunting.com)
Thinly slice your venison steak, place it in this Vietnamese marinade and use the grilled meat in a delicious banh mi sandwich
For those not in the know, banh mi is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, combining meat, pâté and crisp pickled vegetables in a crunchy roll. This marinade recipe takes the flavors of Southeast Asia to a new level, making it the perfect start to a deer steak sandwich.
Yield: Approximately ¾ cup
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup lime juice (juice of 3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 jalapeños, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Directions:
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl; mix well.
- Slice venison steaks thinly.
- Place sliced venison and marinade in a large zip-top bag. Let marinate for one hour before grilling.