Everyday meals
Num pang
The Cambodian street sandwich, born from French colonial heritage: a crispy baguette filled with marinated meat, pâté, crunchy vegetables and chilli sauce. It is eaten at any time of day, especially at lunch or on the go.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Marinade
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Mix the meat with the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and pepper, then leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a pan over high heat and sear the meat for 4 to 5 minutes, until well browned and caramelised.
- Peel the carrot and cut it into fine sticks along with the cucumber. Slice the red onion finely.
- Cut the baguettes in half lengthways without separating them completely, then open them up and spread the inside with pâté and mayonnaise.
- Fill with the meat, vegetables, coriander and sliced chillies, then close and press lightly.
- Serve immediately, while the baguette is still crispy.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian. Replace the meat with marinated shiitake mushrooms and grilled smoked tofu.
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Original Ecomely recipe.