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Banh Mi Sandwich

Vietnamese Bánh Mì Sandwiches

Loaded with fresh vegetables, grilled meat, and piled high on a baguette, these Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches just explode with exquisite flavors.

Course Main Course
Keyword sandwich, banh mi, vietnamese
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 Sandwiches
Author Michele

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 1/2 lbs thinly sliced pork loin
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Pickled Vegetables

  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium daikon
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

Sandwich Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 4 oz pate
  • 4 Bolilo rolls or small baguettes
  • 1 English Cucumber - sliced thin
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper - Sliced
  • 1 bunch Cilantro

Instructions

Meat Marinade

  1. Add shallot, garlic, sugar, honey, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Pulse until combined. Add marinade to the pork slices in a bowl or ziplock bag and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour (or overnight).

Pickles

  1. Chop the carrots and daikon into thin slices or matchsticks. Add the vegetables to a bowl with one tablespoon of sugar and one tablespoon of salt and mix well with your hands. Allow to sit for 15 minutes to release water.

  2. Pour veggies into a colander and rinse well to remove sugar/salt. In a small bowl or mason jar combine 1/4 cup sugar and warm water, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the vinegar and a pinch of salt. Add the pickle veggies and put in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Cooking the Meat

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork pieces in batches. Don't add it all at once or it won't brown.

  2. Sear the pork for 1-2 minutes, then turn and sear on the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining pork.

Building the Sandwiches

  1. Slice the rolls in half. Spread each half with a tablespoon of sriracha mayonnaise and a schmear of pate.

  2. Top one side with pork, sliced cucumber, sliced jalapeno, pickled carrots and daikon, and cilantro, and the other side of the roll.