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Bánh Mì

Bánh Mì Inspired Halloumi Sandwich

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A tasty vegetarian take on a Vietnamese street food staple. Filled with two tasty halloumi patties and all the green goodness you could ask for.

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  • Prep Time : 20 mins |
  • Cook Time : 6 mins
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Pickles

¾ C (180 ml) rice vinegar
2 Tbsp (30 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 medium carrot, cut into thin sticks
1 medium piece of cucumber, cut into rounds
1 jalapeño chilli, sliced

Avo Smash

1 large avocado
a squeeze of lemon juice
salt and pepper

Sauce

¼ C (60 ml) Hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp (15 ml) water
zest and juice of 1 lime

To Assemble  

1 pack La Mont U’lloumi Griller Cheese Patties
2 oval buns, sliced and buttered
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp (15 ml) sesame seeds, toasted
mayonnaise for drizzling
2-3 sprigs fresh coriander

Pickles

Whisk the rice vinegar, sugar and salt together in a medium sized bowl until dissolved, then add the veggies and leave for at least 30 minutes to pickle.

Avo Smash

Scoop the avo flesh into a small bowl, then add the lemon juice and season to taste. Set aside.

Sauce

Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl then set aside.

To Assemble  

Pan fry the patties in a non stick pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden. Alternatively air fry for 8 minutes at 180 °C.

Dollop the avo smash on the bottoms of the buns. Top with the patties, then drizzle with sauce and a little mayo. Top with pickled veggies, sliced spring onion, sesame seeds and fresh coriander and serve.