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Vietnamese Bánh mì with Beef and Spicy Mayo
An authentic Vietnamese sandwich with a crispy baguette, marinated beef, crunchy vegetables and a spicy Asian mayo. Ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
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Critical Success Points
- • Vegetable marination (at least 2 h)
- • Beef marination (at least 2 h)
- • Cook beef over medium‑high heat without overcooking
- • Even distribution of spicy mayo on the bread
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw meat with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Cook beef to an internal temperature of at least 71 °C.
- • Be careful with hot oil when cooking the beef.
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