Bunny Mì (Bunny Chow Bánh Mì)

A mouth-watering fusion pairing rich Durban chicken curry with crisp Vietnamese bánh mì baguettes.

An epic culinary crossover! This fusion mashup takes tender Durban chicken curry and packs it inside a crusty Vietnamese bánh mì baguette, topped with crunchy pickled carrot sambal and fresh coriander for an unforgettable, multi-cultural bite.

Bunny Mì (Bunny Chow Bánh Mì), a South African recipe
Prep20 min
Cook40 min
Total1 hr
Serves2-4
LevelMedium
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Before you start

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Method

  1. 1

    Build the Spiced Base

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tbsp ginger and 1 tbsp garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add 2 tbsp Durban masala and 1 tsp ground turmeric, cooking for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

The rest of this recipe

There's 7 more ingredients and 4 more steps to go.

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Ivana’s note

Using boneless chicken thighs or breast makes eating inside a baguette seamless and mess-free while holding onto all that legendary Durban gravy.

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