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Bahn Mi Sandwich

Delicious Bahn Mi Sandwich: Your New Favorite Flavor Adventure

Experience the incredible Authentic Pork Banh Mi Sandwich for a flavor adventure that combines savory, tangy, and sweet notes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Marinade
  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin Use thin slices for optimal marinating.
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Can substitute with lemongrass paste (1 tsp per stalk).
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Can substitute with half a yellow onion.
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Easily found in Asian grocery sections.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Use quality brands like Lee Kum Kee.
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice Preferably fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Use pure maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Balances savory and acidic elements.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh preferred for vibrancy.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred for vibrancy.
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil Use toasted for stronger flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Paste Options include Sambal Oelek or Sriracha.
For Pickled Vegetables
  • 1 cup Rice Vinegar Unseasoned preferred.
  • 1 cup Carrots Julienned.
  • 1 cup Daikon Radish Can substitute daikon with regular radishes.
For Assembling the Sandwich
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Base for chili garlic mayo.
  • 4 pieces Baguettes Authentic Vietnamese baguettes recommended.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced.
  • 1 medium Jalapeños Sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh, for topping.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Pork: Finely chop lemongrass and shallots. Blend with fish sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth. Slice pork thinly, pound for tenderness, coat with marinade, and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
  2. Pickle the Vegetables: Combine water, rice vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan, simmer until sugar dissolves. Pour over julienned carrots and daikon in a bowl, stir, cool, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Baguettes: Slice baguettes lengthwise to create a pocket. Preheat oven to 375°F, place baguettes on a baking sheet, and toast for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Cook the Pork: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated pork in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  5. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on each toasted baguette, layer in grilled pork, top with pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapeños, and cilantro. Drizzle with chili paste or Maggi sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound pork thin for even cooking and maximum tenderness. Marinate for at least 4 hours for enhanced flavor.

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