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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!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 880 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
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 Information
Serving
6people
Calories
880kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
109g
(36%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1991mg
(83%)
Potassium
890mg
(25%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
222mg
(22%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 880
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6people | |
| Calories | 880kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 109g | 36% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1991mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 890mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.