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.
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- TIP: Substitute ground chicken or turkey if you prefer.
- 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.
- 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!
- FACT: Under the Geneva Accords of 1954, Vietnam was divided into the Communist North and anti-Communist South.
You Will Need
- u00bd c. of water
- u00bc c. of sugar
- u00bc c. distilled white vinegar
- u00bd c. julienned carrot
- u00bd 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
- u00bd c. fresh cilantro sprigs
- u00bc medium English cucumber
- cut lengthwise into 4 slices
- Ground chicken or turkey (optional)
- Fresh jalapeu00f1o slices (optional)
