Bánh m are typically very affordable and come with a wide variety of fillings, but my favorite is this one, with juicy, seared pork that goes perfectly with the crunchy pickled and fresh vegetables. Though I list pâté as optional, doesn’t french bread just taste great with pâté? – monkeymom If you’re a sandwich fan, tune into our podcast, The Sandwich Universe, where we discuss all things sandwiches.
Bánh m are commonly made with a rich and fatty grilled pork; this seasoned pork tenderloin gives the sandwich character. Make sure to use a light airy roll with a crisp crust because bánh m are all about the interior. – A&M —The Editors
How to Make Vietnamese Grilled Pork Sandwich (Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng)
Banh Mi Recipe 🔗
Banh Mi is Vietnamese baguette with grilled meat. Easy banh mi recipe with grilled lemongrass pork and baguette to make the perfect banh mi at home.
Prep: 30min
Total: 40min
Serving Size: 6 people
Nutrition Facts: calories 400 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 140 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34 grams fat, Protein 43 grams protein, Saturated Fat 7 grams saturated fat, servingSize 6 people, Sodium 898 milligrams sodium, Sugar 32 grams sugar
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. (1 kg) boneless pork butt, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, 8-inch length by 2 1/2-inch width
- 4 8-inch (10 cm x 20 cm) French baguette, sliced lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- pickled carrots and daikon, store-bought
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup minced lemongrass
- 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
Instruction:
- Lightly pound the pork slices with a mallet or the back of the kitchen knife. In a bowl, mix all the Marinade ingredients together. Marinate the pork with the Marinade, for 2 hours or best overnight. Discard excess marinade before grilling.
- Fire up the grill. Arrange the marinated pork onto the grill. Grill until the pork is nicely charred on both sides or until the pork is cooked through. If you are using a broiler oven, broil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the pork is completely cooked and nicely charred.
- Remove the pork from the grill. Spread the the 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 into halves and serve immediately.
FAQ
What meat is used for banh mi?
Most traditional banh mi sandwiches are made with pork, chicken, or pate and were originally created as meat-filled banquettes with Asian flavors.
What is the brown paste on banh mi?
Almost all banh mi sandwiches contain pate, a spreadable (paste) form of liver that is spread on the bread to add a deep, rich flavor to the sandwich, similar to the bass notes in a song.
What is traditionally in a banh mi?
You can also use Maggi seasoning in place of the sauce, which is a common flavor enhancer in many sauces, soups, and stir-fries that you can buy from an international foods market or on Amazon. For the sauce, just combine mayo, hoisin sauce, sriracha, salt, and pepper.