Satay Meatballs:
1kg Ground chicken, turkey, or plant-based mince
50g Essential Cuisine Street Food Chef Peanut-Free Satay Style Seasoning
30g Garlic cloves, minced
15g Spring onion, finely chopped
15ml Soy sauce
15ml Oil (for cooking)
Satay Glaze:
100ml Coconut milk
15ml Soy sauce or tamari
15ml Maple syrup or brown sugar
15ml Lime juice
8g Essential Cuisine Street Food Chef Peanut-Free Satay Style Seasoning
Quick Pickled Veg:
70g Carrot, julienned
200g Cucumber, julienned
150g Daikon or 250g white cabbage, finely sliced
100ml Rice vinegar
15g Sugar
Pinch of salt
Assembly:
10 mini baguettes or crusty rolls
Vegan mayo or sriracha mayo
Fresh coriander
Sliced red chilli (optional)
Mix & Shape Meatballs
1. Combine mince, Peanut-Free Satay Style Seasoning, garlic, spring onion, and soy sauce. Form into 30 small meatballs (3 per sandwich).
Cook the Meatballs
2. Pan-fry in oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through (about 10–12 mins). Meanwhile, whisk together glaze ingredients and simmer until slightly thickened.
Pickle the Veg
3. Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add julienned veg and let sit for at least 10 mins to lightly pickle.
Glaze the Meatballs
Toss cooked meatballs in the warm satay glaze until evenly coated and glossy.
Assemble the Bánh Mì
4. Split baguettes, spread with vegan mayo, add glazed meatballs, pickled veg, coriander, and optional chilli slices. Serve immediately.
Chefs tip: Add flair: Brush the tops of the baguettes with oil and lightly toast before serving for extra crunch.