Bánh Mì Recipe - Vietnamese Sandwiches w/ Pork Belly
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
11422 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Bánh Mì Recipe - Vietnamese Sandwiches w/ Pork Belly
Description
Bánh mì sandwiches are known for their crisp baguettes and flavorful fillings. This version includes pork belly and grilled pork as the main protein components, sliced and layered inside a toasted Vietnamese-style baguette. Fresh Persian cucumbers add crunch while homemade pickled vegetables provide a tangy contrast. Mayonnaise and spicy pâté spread enrich the sandwich's texture and depth. Thinly sliced jalapeño peppers offer a moderate heat level, balanced by fresh cilantro and optional onion slices. Maggi or soy sauce and freshly ground black pepper enhance the overall savory profile without overwhelming the palate.
The method emphasizes toasting the baguette carefully to maintain its structural integrity and slicing vegetables uniformly, making the sandwich easy to assemble and eat. The sandwich's composition offers multiple textures from crunchy to tender and provides a balanced mix of savory, spicy, and fresh flavors. It is a practical choice for lunch or a casual meal with satisfying complexity.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 to 6 baguettes Vietnamese style
- 1 to 1.5 to 1.5 lb pork belly or, homemade
- 1 to 1.5 to 1.5 lb pork grilled
- 2-3 cucumber Persian cucumbers are ideal, crunchy
- mayonnaise
- pâté Vietnamese
- pickles homemade Vietnamese, Đồ chua
- 8 to 12 to 12 cilantro sprigs
- Maggi sauce or soy sauce
- 1 to 2 to 2 jalapeño peppers thinly sliced, medium size
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced, optional, medium
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Toast baguettes to warm, but not so crispy that they fall apart when you split them to add fillings.
- Wash all the veggies and slice to prep. Slicing with a mandoline will keep everything uniform.
- Cut baguettes in half but leave the back part uncut so the loaf stays intact
- Add mayo and/or pate to the bottom, then layer the meat and veggies to your liking
- Add a few shakes of Maggi or soy sauce, and a few grinds of pepper to taste
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 1142.2kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 107.8g | 36% |
| Protein | 35.4g | 71% |
| Fat | 62.2g | 96% |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2g | 111% |
| Cholesterol | 108.9mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2289.8mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 815.1mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% |
| Sugar | 21.9g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 6539.5IU | 131% |
| Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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