Description
Short Rib Pho Banh Mi with Thai Basil Chimichurri is a delightful fusion dish that combines the rich flavors of Vietnamese pho with the classic French banh mi sandwich, featuring tender, braised short ribs and a zesty chimichurri.
Ingredients
- Beef short ribs
- Beef broth
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Star anise
- Cinnamon stick
- Soy sauce
- Fish sauce
- Salt and pepper
- French baguettes
- Carrots (pickled)
- Daikon radish (pickled)
- Fresh cilantro
- Thai basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper and sear them in a large Dutch oven until browned on all sides.
- Remove the ribs and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in the same pot until fragrant.
- Return the short ribs to the pot, add beef broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, star anise, and cinnamon stick, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer to the oven, braising for about 3 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove the pot from the oven, take out the short ribs, and shred the meat.
- In a bowl, place shredded short rib meat and ladle hot broth over it, adding rice noodles and fresh herbs if desired.
- Slice the French baguettes in half and toast them until golden brown.
- Spread Thai basil chimichurri inside the baguettes, layer with shredded short rib meat, pickled vegetables, and fresh cilantro.
- Drizzle more chimichurri on top and serve.
Notes
- Don’t rush the braising process for tender meat.
- Season the broth and chimichurri to taste.
- Quick pickle the vegetables for the right tanginess.
- Toast the baguettes for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Fusion
- Method: Braising and Assembling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Short Rib, Pho, Banh Mi, Thai Basil, Chimichurri, Fusion Dish