Bahn Mi Croutons with Spicy Aioli

Crispy baguette croutons toasted with the savory and umami flavors of a banh mi, served with a creamy, spicy aioli for dipping. A delightful side dish or snack!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.53/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Side Dish

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1loafBaguette(Stale baguette is ideal)

£1.20

2tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium recommended)

£0.10

1tablespoonRice Vinegar

£0.08

1teaspoonSesame Oil(Toasted sesame oil for deeper flavor)

£0.15

1teaspoonGarlic Powder

£0.05

0.5teaspoonGinger Powder

£0.03

0.5teaspoonSugar(Granulated sugar)

£0.01

2tablespoonsVegetable Oil

£0.04

0.5cupMayonnaise

£0.25

1teaspoonsSriracha(Adjust to taste)

£0.10

1teaspoonLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.05

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.05

Total Cost

£2.11

£0.53 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.
Cut the baguette into roughly 1/2-inch cubes.
3.
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, and sugar.
4.
Add the baguette cubes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Drizzle with vegetable oil and toss again.
5.
Spread the baguette cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
7.
While the croutons are baking, prepare the spicy aioli. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the amount of sriracha to your preference.
8.
Remove the croutons from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
9.
Serve the warm Bahn Mi croutons with the spicy aioli dipping sauce.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (110g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

39g

15% of RDA

Fat

32g

46% of RDA

Protein

18% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of five-spice powder to the crouton seasoning.

The spicy aioli can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Adjust the baking time depending on how crispy you prefer your croutons.

Try sprinkling the croutons with chopped cilantro or green onions after baking for added freshness.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing Bowl

Baking Sheet

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Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of five-spice powder to the crouton seasoning.

The spicy aioli can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Adjust the baking time depending on how crispy you prefer your croutons.

Try sprinkling the croutons with chopped cilantro or green onions after baking for added freshness.

Bahn Mi Croutons with Spicy Aioli

Ingredients

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