Bahn Mi Crostini
WITH STEAK, MUSHROOM PATE, PICKLED VEG, AND CILANTRO

Ingredients
Quick-Pickled Vegetables
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 medium-sized carrot (sliced into matchsticks)
- 4-5 radishes (sliced into matchsticks)
- 1-2 baby cucumbers or ½ English cucumber (seeds removed, sliced into matchsticks)
Crostini
- 1 rustic baguette (sliced into 1.5-2 cm /0.6-0.8 inches thick slices)
- Olive oil (for toasting the baguette)
Filet
- 2 x Thick-Cut Filet
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Zest of ½ lime
- Cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
To assemble
- Pâté
- Coriander (destemed)
- Chili (thinly sliced)
SERVES 4-6 / TAKES 30 MINUTES
preparation
Quick-Pickled Vegetables
- Combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Pour the pickling liquid over the vegetables, and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Crostini
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the baguette slices. Allow to toast for 2-3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
- Remove from the heat, but leave the bread in the pan to keep it warm.
Filet
- Season defrosted Filet with soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, and black pepper.
- Heat neutral oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the Filets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned and heated through.
- Remove from the heat and slice into 7 slices.
Assembly
- Spread the pâté on each piece of toasted baguette.
- Top with the quick-pickled vegetables, Filet slice, coriander,G and chili.
- Serve immediately.