Banh Mi Recipe

Name: Banh Mi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb pork belly or shoulder, sliced thin; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 carrot, julienned; 1 daikon radish, julienned; 4 small baguettes (about 8 inches each); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce; 1 cucumber, sliced lengthwise; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves picked; 1 jalapeño, sliced

Vietnamese · Main course · 50 min total

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A classic Vietnamese sandwich combining crusty bread with savory meats, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and spicy mayo for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

30
min prep

20
min cook

4
servings

650
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb pork belly or shoulder, sliced thin
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 carrot, julienned
1 daikon radish, julienned
4 small baguettes (about 8 inches each)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
1 cucumber, sliced lengthwise
1 bunch cilantro, leaves picked
1 jalapeño, sliced

Instructions

Marinate the pork: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and garlic. Add sliced pork, toss to coat, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Make pickled vegetables: In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then pour over julienned carrot and daikon in a bowl. Let cool, then refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the pork: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork slices for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Set aside.
Prepare the baguettes: Split each baguette lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Lightly toast in a 350°F oven or on the grill for 2-3 minutes.
Make spicy mayo: Mix mayonnaise with sriracha or chili garlic sauce in a small bowl.
Assemble sandwiches: Spread spicy mayo on both sides of each baguette. Layer with cooked pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, cilantro leaves, and jalapeño slices. Press together and serve immediately.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, use a combination of pork belly and Vietnamese pork roll (cha lua).
Pickled vegetables can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
If you can't find small baguettes, use a larger one and cut into 4 portions.
Serve with extra sriracha on the side for those who like it spicier.

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