Vietnamese Sandwich

This Vietnamese sandwich, also known as Bánh mì, is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines French and Vietnamese culinary influences. It's a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, making it a popular street food in Vietnam.

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Vietnamese Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, cut into 4 equal pieces
  • 1/2 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pickled carrots and daikon
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Marinate the pork belly in soy sauce and fish sauce for 15 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  3. Grill the marinated pork belly on a stovetop grill pan until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
  4. Spread mayonnaise on the cut sides of the baguette pieces.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches by layering the grilled pork belly, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño on the baguette.
  6. Drizzle the pickled vinegar over the assembled sandwiches.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Stovetop grill pan Cutting board Knife Saucepan

Tools

Grill tongs Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Vietnamese sandwiches with a side of Vietnamese iced coffee for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, substitute the pork belly with marinated tofu or seitan.

Cost

$15