Name: Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 small baguettes or Vietnamese bread rolls, split lengthwise; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Maggi seasoning sauce or soy sauce; 500g pork shoulder, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup daikon radish, julienned; 1 cup carrots, julienned; ¼ cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed; 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the pickled vegetables

In a bowl, combine the julienned daikon and carrots. In a separate small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour over the vegetables, stir, and let sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for best results.
Marinate the pork

In a bowl, mix the fish sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Add the sliced pork and marinate for at least 15 minutes (longer if time permits).
Cook the pork

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook for 6-8 minutes until the meat is caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Toast the bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the split baguettes on a baking sheet and toast for 3-5 minutes until they're crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside.
Prepare the spread

Spread mayonnaise on one side of each baguette and drizzle Maggi seasoning or soy sauce on the other side.
Assemble the sandwiches

Layer the cooked pork onto the bottom half of each baguette. Top with drained pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, cilantro sprigs, and jalapeño slices if using.
Finish and serve

Close the sandwiches, press them gently, and if desired, cut each sandwich in half diagonally. Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy.

Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

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