Directions

To Prepare Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi

1. Marinate chicken with garlic, lemongrass, lime juice, fish sauce, light soy sauce, brown sugar and oil for 2 hours or overnight.
2. In a small bowl mix water, rice vinegar, sugar and salt together till all dissolved. Add in the carrot matchsticks and let them soak for 15 mins or until soft and wilted. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat up griddle pan with 1 tbsp of oil. Shake off lemongrass from chicken and fry for 4-5 mins on each side till cooked and nicely charred. Set aside to cool. Cut chicken to smaller strips.
4. Slice bread rolls length wise on the side. Spread butter and chicken pate. Place grilled chicken, pickled carrot, sliced cucumber, red chillies and cilantro. Serve immediately.