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Close-up of a Vietnamese Bánh Mì sandwich with grilled pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs in a crusty baguette.

Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich)

Make this easy and flavorful Vietnamese Banh Mi with juicy pork, tangy pickled veggies, and fresh herbs, all tucked into a crisp baguette. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner!
Servings 4
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder or pork belly
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup shredded daikon radish
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 Vietnamese-style baguettes
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • Optional: 1/4 cup pork or chicken pâté

Instructions

  • Combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup warm water. Add shredded carrot and daikon, stir, and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
  • Mix soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, shallot, and lemongrass. Add pork and marinate 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Grill or pan-fry pork slices until caramelized and cooked through.
  • Toast baguettes lightly for crisp texture.
  • Slice open baguettes. Spread mayo and optional pâté. Layer with cooked pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  • Serve warm with extra pickles on the side.

Notes

NUTRITION FACTS (Per Sandwich)

  • Calories: 510
  • Carbs: 46g (17% DV)
  • Protein: 23g (46% DV)
  • Fat: 26g (40% DV)
  • Saturated Fat: 6g (30% DV)
  • Fiber: 3g (12% DV)
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 980mg (42% DV)
    Nutrition facts are estimated using an online calculator.
Calories: 510kcal
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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