Vietnamese Marinade Recipe for Banh Mi Sandwiches

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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: