Banh Mi? Bahn Maybe...
Like most in the Seattle area, I have an affinity for Asian food, whether that be Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai or Vietnamese. My go-to in times of sickness is a steaming hot bowl of Pho. My go-to restaurants with friends vary based on our similar loves - one friend and I always meet to share some Chinese, my work husband and I visit the local teriyaki joint at least once a week. One of my favorite Vietnamese dishes is the bahn mi sandwich. The tender meat partnered with the crisp pickled vegetables and perfectly crunchy bread always hits the spot. I was so excited when the Banh Mi Handbook was released, I looked forward to getting my hands on it and trying my luck at home. The Banh Mi Handbook is a smaller cookbook, but don't let size fool you. This book is chalk full of recipes, stories and insight in sandwich variations. It is the perfect size to be called a "handbook". It provides you with options to fit your varying level of skill and/or time in the k