Vietnamese Banh Mi
Vietnam's iconic French-Vietnamese sandwich: a crispy baguette filled with savory meat, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and chili.
Ingredients
- 4 small baguettes or French rolls
- 1 lb pork shoulder or chicken thigh, marinated in lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, garlic
- Pickled vegetables: 1 carrot and 1 daikon (julienned), 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt
- Mayo, pâté (optional)
- Cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, soy sauce
Instructions
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1
Pickle vegetables: Toss carrot and daikon with vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Let sit 30 minutes.
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2
Grill or pan-fry the marinated pork until caramelized and cooked through. Slice thinly.
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3
Split baguettes. Spread mayo (and pâté if using) on the inside.
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4
Layer pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, cilantro, and jalapeño.
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5
Drizzle with a few drops of soy sauce. Press the sandwich closed and eat immediately.
