Banh Mi (Vietnamese Subs)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 5
Banh Mi (Vietnamese Subs) recipe for a delicious and filling sandwich
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Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
salt
1/2 lb boneless pork loin
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 lb ground pork
1 dash soy sauce
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 French baguettes , split lengthwise
mayonnaise , as needed
soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
1/4 medium English cucumber , cut in diagonal slices
fresh ground black pepper
1 jalapeno , sliced ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
402
Sugar
15g
Fat
14g
Banh Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich that has its roots in French cuisine. It typically consists of a baguette filled with pickled vegetables, cilantro, and some type of meat (usually pork or chicken). The sandwich is popular in Vietnam and in Vietnamese communities around the world. Banh Mi is a delicious lunch or dinner option that offers a nice blend of flavors, textures, and colors. It is also a good way to introduce some Vietnamese cuisine into your diet.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, combine water, sugar, vinegar, and salt to make the pickled vegetables. Stir in carrots and daikon radish, cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
2.In a skillet, heat oil and cook onion until tender. Add in ground pork, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until browned, drain excess fat and set aside.
3.Toast baguette halves and then spread with mayonnaise and soy sauce. Add in pickled vegetables, cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeno. Top with pork mixture and add additional soy sauce and fresh ground black pepper to taste.

PROS

Banh Mi is a fusion dish that combines French and Vietnamese cuisine.
It is a flavorful and filling sandwich that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

The pickled vegetables give the sandwich a nice tangy taste while the cilantro and jalapeno add a fresh and spicy flavor to the sandwich.

CONS

Banh Mi can be high in calories and fat depending on the amount of mayonnaise added.
Additionally, it can be difficult to find some of the ingredients if you don’t live near an Asian grocery store.

Lastly, you need to be careful with the jalapeno if you are sensitive to spicy foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in Banh Mi offer a good source of vitamins and fiber, while the pork offers some protein.
The sandwich can be made healthier by using less mayonnaise and choosing a whole wheat baguette for added fiber.

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