Best 3 Crab Cake Banh Mi Sandwich Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Vietnam with our tantalizing Crab Cake Banh Mi Sandwich recipe. This delectable sandwich marries the best of Vietnamese and American flavors, featuring succulent crab cakes nestled in a crispy baguette. Dive into the world of banh mi, a beloved Vietnamese street food, and discover a symphony of textures and flavors. Our collection of recipes also includes a flavorful Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce, a zesty Pickled Carrot and Daikon, and a refreshing Vietnamese Cucumber Salad. These accompaniments elevate the crab cake banh mi to a new level of culinary excellence. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible fusion of Vietnamese and American cuisine.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB CAKE BANH MI SANDWICH



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Classic banh mi, one of the most delectable sandwiches known to humankind, is built in a crisp baguette spread with mayonnaise, and contains pâté, ham and roasted pork, along with strips of pickled vegetables, cilantro and hot chiles. But there are countless variations on this Vietnamese staple. Some are filled with chicken, others with beef, and a Louisiana po' boy-style banh mi contains fried oysters. Miniature crab cakes are another option - what's not to like?

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, sandwiches, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces crab meat
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
3/4 cup fresh soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 medium carrot, cut into 4-inch julienne strips
1 small cucumber, cut into 4-inch julienne strips
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 sandwich rolls or 1 small baguette, cut in 8-inch lengths, warmed until crust is crisp
A few lettuce leaves
Sliced jalapeño peppers
A few cilantro sprigs
A few basil sprigs
A few mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Place crab meat in a small bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch, scallions and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and mix thoroughly with a fork. Form mixture into 4 balls of equal size. Roll balls in bread crumbs, and flatten into cakes about 1/2-inch thick. Pat more crumbs onto the surfaces of each cake, transfer cakes to a plate and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, ginger, fish sauce and brown sugar. Add carrots and cucumbers and toss to coast. Set aside for 5 minutes to pickle slightly.
  • Set a small skillet over medium heat and add oil to a 1/4-inch depth. When oil is hot, carefully add crab cakes, using a spatula. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and crisped. Remove and blot on paper towels.
  • Split the sandwich rolls lengthwise and coat interior surfaces with remaining mayonnaise. Lay lettuce leaves on one side of each sandwich and top each with 2 hot crab cakes and the pickled vegetables. Sprinkle with jalapeño slices and cilantro, basil and mint sprigs. Serve sandwiches immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 325 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CRAB CAKE SANDWICHES



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"While it's in the oven, I prepare Crab Cake Sandwiches." Yvonne continues. She originally created the golden cakes to use up some leftover crab, but you can make them anytime by simply using convenient canned crab. "Alan loves them," she notes. "I've served them to family and friends, and they always ask for the recipe. "I've also used the crab mixture to stuff mushroom caps and bake them as an appetizer."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 10 crackers)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
6 hard rolls, split
Lettuce leaves, tomato and onion slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, crushed crackers, onion and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, egg, salt, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic powder. Stir into crab mixture until blended. Shape into six 3-in. patties; coat with flour. , In a large skillet, fry patties in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on rolls with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 931mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BANH MI



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A Vietnamese sandwich, made with chicken and full of pickled vegetables. My husband works around a lot of Vietnamese restaurants, and I was making him bring me home these tasty sandwiches. Finally I attempted to make one, and found that my recipe was even better than the restaurants, mainly because I used chicken breast and fresher ingredients. I also love the pickled vegetables, so I made sure there was plenty of those.

Provided by metzstar

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup carrot, cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
¼ cup white (daikon) radish, cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
¼ cup thinly sliced white onion
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 inch) French baguette
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 small jalapeno pepper - seeded and cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
1 wedge lime

Steps:

  • Place rice vinegar, water, and sugar into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Allow the mixture to cool.
  • Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the carrot, radish, and onion in a bowl, and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. Drain off the excess vinegar mixture after the vegetables have marinated.
  • While the vegetables are marinating, preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly oil a slotted broiler pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breast with garlic salt and pepper, and broil on slotted broiler pan, turning once, until the center of the chicken breast is no longer pink and the surface has browned, about 6 minutes per side. Remove the broiled chicken, and slice into bite-size pieces.
  • Slice the baguette in half the long way, and pull the center of the bread out of the baguette halves, leaving a cavity for the filling. Place the baguette halves under the broiler to lightly toast, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To assemble the bahn mi sandwich, spread each half of the toasted baguette with mayonnaise, and fill the cavity of the bottom half of the bread with broiled chicken, cucumber slices, pickled carrot, onion, and radish, cilantro leaves, and jalapeno pepper. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the filling, and top with the other half of the baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 30 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the crab cakes are evenly cooked, make sure they are all the same size and thickness.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the crab cakes in so that they have plenty of room to brown.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab cakes, as this will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • If you are using a non-stick skillet, you may not need to use any oil or butter to cook the crab cakes.
  • To make the spicy mayo, simply mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice to taste.
  • To assemble the banh mi sandwich, simply place the grilled crab cake on a toasted baguette and top with the pickled vegetables, cilantro, and spicy mayo.

Conclusion:

The crab cake banh mi sandwich is a delicious and unique sandwich that combines the flavors of classic Vietnamese cuisine with the classic American crab cake. The crispy crab cake, pickled vegetables, and spicy mayo all come together to create a sandwich that is both flavorful and satisfying. If you are looking for a new and exciting sandwich to try, the crab cake banh mi is a great option.

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