Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
Banh Mi is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich filled with savory meats, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. Try my easy banh mi recipe with grilled lemongrass pork and a crusty baguette to make this delicious sandwich at home!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. (1kg) boneless pork butt cut into 1/4-inch (5mm) thick slices, 8-inch (20cm) length by 2 1/2-inch (6cm) width
- 4 French baguette 8 in. 10 cm x 20 cm, sliced lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- pickled carrots and daikon store-bought
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves
Lemongrass Pork Marinade:
- 1/2 cup lemongrass minced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 5 shallots peeled and minced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
Instructions
- Lightly pound the pork slices with a mallet or the back of a kitchen knife. In a bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together. Marinate the pork with the marinade for 2 hours or overnight for best results. Discard any excess marinade before grilling.
- Fire up the grill. Arrange the marinated pork on the grill. Grill until the pork is nicely charred on both sides or cooked through. If using a broiler oven, broil for 5-7 minutes on each side until the pork is completely cooked and nicely charred.
- Remove the pork from the grill. Spread mayonnaise on the baguette and add a few grilled pork slices. Top the pork with pickled carrots and daikon, and cilantro leaves. Cut the baguette in half and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Be patient when marinating the pork or protein of your choice for at least two hours or overnight to infuse it with flavor.
- Use a rustic or French-style baguette with a crispy crust and soft interior to hold the fillings without becoming soggy.
- Spread the mayonnaise on the bread first so the bread doesn’t get too soggy from the other ingredients.
- For a spicy kick, add sliced fresh chili peppers or a drizzle of sriracha sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 6people | Calories: 880kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1991mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 9mg