Banh Mi Sandwich
A Vietnamese-style sandwich with crispy baguette, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and your choice of protein. Bright, tangy, and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g
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Ingredients
- 1 medium carrots
- 2 oz daikon radish
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 12-inch baguette
- 6 oz cooked pork (head cheese, rotisserie, or Vietnamese cold cuts)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup fresh cilantro and mint leaves
- 1 whole jalapeño
Instructions
- 1
Cut carrot and daikon into thin matchsticks with a vegetable peeler or mandoline.
- 2
Toss vegetables with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
- 3
Slice baguette lengthwise. If stale, warm in a 350°F oven for 3 minutes.
- 4
Spread mayo on both cut sides of the baguette.
- 5
Layer pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, mint, and jalapeño slices on the bottom half.
- 6
Top with the second half, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- vegetable peeler or mandoline
- small bowl
- serrated bread knife
- cutting board
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