Banh Mi — Vietnamese Sandwich
Experience the vibrant flavors of Vietnam with this easy-to-make Banh Mi sandwich. Crusty bread, savory filling, and bright pickled vegetables create a culinary symphony in every bite.
Banh Mi — Vietnamese Sandwich
Experience the vibrant flavors of Vietnam with this easy-to-make Banh Mi sandwich. Crusty bread, savory filling, and bright pickled vegetables create a culinary symphony in every bite.
The Key Move
Achieve the perfect balance of savory, sweet, sour, and herbaceous flavors by carefully layering the ingredients.
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The Setup
- Bowlmedium
- Knife
- Cutting Board
The Mise en Place
5 of 11Your prep station before cooking begins
The Pantry (0/2)
The Finish (0/1)
Baguette is too hard.
Lightly toast the baguette or use a softer baguette.
Pickled vegetables are too sour.
Add a little more sugar to the pickling liquid.
Watch the Technique
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The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadJulienne the carrots (1 cup) and daikon radish (1 cup).
PICKLE
Prep aheadIn a bowl, combine rice vinegar (¼ cups), sugar (2 tbsp), and salt (½ tsp). Add the julienned carrots (1 cup) and daikon radish (1 cup). Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours, in the refrigerator.
Vegetables should be slightly softened and translucent.
PREPARE
Prep aheadGrill or roast the pork (500 g) until cooked through. Slice thinly.
Aromatic smell of cooked pork
SPREAD
Cut the baguettes in half lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise (½ cups) on both sides of the bread.
Breaking: Add fat slowly while whisking to keep it smooth. Too fast can split the sauce.
LAYER
Layer the pork (500 g), pickled vegetables, cilantro (1 cup), and jalapeno (1 small) slices on the baguette (8 small loaves).
Fresh aroma of cilantro and jalapeno
DRIZZLE
Drizzle with sriracha (2 tbsp), if desired.
SERVE
Serve immediately and enjoy the symphony of flavors.
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