**Seared Rib-Eye Bahn Mi: A Symphony of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey to Vietnam with this tantalizing Seared Rib-Eye Bahn Mi. This delectable sandwich encapsulates the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, featuring a tender and juicy rib-eye steak, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and a savory garlic mayonnaise, all nestled in a crispy baguette. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving for more. In addition to the main recipe, this article also offers variations for vegetarians, featuring a Tofu Bahn Mi and an Eggplant Bahn Mi. These meatless options provide equally satisfying alternatives, ensuring that everyone can savor the delightful flavors of this Vietnamese classic.
PAN-SEARED RIB-EYE
For an easy, meaty main, try Alton Brown's recipe for Pan-Seared Rib Eye from Good Eats on Food Network. The trick to a good sear? A hot skillet.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 1 to 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place a 10-to-12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven and heat the oven to 500 degrees F. Bring the steak to room temperature.
- When the oven reaches temperature, remove the skillet and place on the range over high heat for 5 minutes. Coat the steak lightly with oil and sprinkle both sides with a generous pinch of salt. Grind on black pepper.
- Immediately place the steak in the middle of the hot, dry skillet. Cook 30 seconds without moving. Turn with tongs and cook another 30 seconds, then put the pan straight into the oven for 2 minutes. Flip the steak and cook for another 2 minutes. (This time is for medium-rare steak. If you prefer medium, add a minute to both of the oven turns.)
- Remove the steak from the skillet, cover loosely with foil and rest for 2 minutes. Serve whole or slice thin and fan onto plate.
BANH MI
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
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
SEARED RIB STEAK
A bone-in rib steak, 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches thick, will feed two. Scaling up is easy; just buy a thicker steak. A two-inch slab serves three to four, and it requires only a few extra minutes in the oven. Then add steaks as needed, bearing in mind that each one should cook in its own skillet.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, quick, steaks and chops, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat your broiler.
- Pat steak dry with paper towels, then vigorously rub cut side of garlic all over steak, particularly the bone. Season generously all over with salt and pepper.
- Place steak in hot pan and carefully, using a potholder, transfer pan to broiler. Cook meat until done to taste, about 5 to 7 minutes for rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board, and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 597, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 535 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 3 grams
Tips:
- For the perfect sear, make sure your steak is dry before cooking and your pan is very hot.
- Use a high-quality cooking oil with a high smoke point, such as avocado oil or grapeseed oil.
- Don't overcrowd the pan, or the steaks will steam instead of sear.
- Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- To make the Bahn Mi sauce, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha.
- To assemble the Bahn Mi sandwiches, spread some of the sauce on the baguette, then top with the steak, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeños.
Conclusion:
Seared rib eye Bahn Mi is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The steak is seared to perfection and served on a baguette with pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeños. The Bahn Mi sauce is the perfect finishing touch, adding a sweet and tangy flavor to the sandwich.
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