How to Make a Banh Mi Sandwich
If you're looking for a change of pace in your sandwich repertoire, try this easy-to-make and delicious Vietnamese sandwich.
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You Will Need
- ½ c. of water
- ¼ c. of sugar
- ¼ c. distilled white vinegar
- ½ c. julienned carrot
- ½ c. julienned Daikon radish
- Kosher salt
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped onion
- 6 oz. ground pork
- 1 tbsp. roast pork seasoning mix
- Pinch garlic powder
- Pinch ground black pepper
- 4 10-inch baguettes
- Mayonnaise
- 8 thin slices Vietnamese-style pork roll
- 8 slices salami, ham, or turkey
- 4 tsp.soy sauce
- ½ c. fresh cilantro sprigs
- ¼ medium English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
- Ground chicken or turkey (optional)
- Fresh jalapeño slices (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Make the slaw
Mix the water, sugar, and vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix in the carrots and the radish, season with salt, and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.
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Step 2
Prepare the seasoned pork
Warm the oil over medium heat in a small skillet, add the onion, and cook until the onion is soft. Add the pork, seasoning, garlic, and pepper, cook for 2 or 3 minutes, and remove from the heat.
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Substitute ground chicken or turkey if you prefer.
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Step 3
Prepare the bread for the sandwiches
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and place the baguettes in the oven on a baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then take them out, slice them open, and spread on the mayonnaise.
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Step 4
Put together the sandwiches
Arrange the pork onto the baguettes. Then add the pork roll, salami, soy sauce, slaw, cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeno, if using. Enjoy immediately!
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Under the Geneva Accords of 1954, Vietnam was divided into the Communist North and anti-Communist South.
