Banh-Mi Wrap

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 6
Delicious Banh-Mi Wrap recipe for your lunchtime cravings
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups shredded carrots
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon sriracha garlic sauce or 1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 small shallot , minced ( about 3 tablespoons )
1 lb boneless pork loin chop , center cut ( cut 1/2-inch thick )
4 flour tortillas
mayonnaise , to taste
1 English cucumber , sliced thinly on the bias
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch of fresh mint
4 jalapeno peppers , sliced thinly
2 limes ( each lime cut into 4 wedges )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
440
Sugar
41g
Fat
13g
Banh-Mi is a Vietnamese word that means bread. The first Banh-Mi was introduced in the late 50s, during the French colonization. It is essentially a sandwich made with a French baguette, pickled carrots, coriander, and Vietnamese-style cold meat (pork, pate, and/or ham). However, this recipe substitutes a baguette with a flour tortilla, making it a wrap. The marinade used in this recipe is a mix of soy sauce, fish sauce, and five-spice powder, which gives the pork a unique flavor, making it stand out from your usual pork sandwich. The vegetables in this recipe add freshness, crunch, and vibrancy. This recipe can be an excellent option for a quick lunch or a snack.

Instructions

1.Combine sugar, vinegar, and salt in a bowl, whisk until sugar and salt dissolve.
2.Add shredded carrots and stir well. Put aside for 30 minutes or until the carrots soften.
3.In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, sriracha garlic sauce (or garam masala), black pepper, garlic, and shallot. Mix well.
4.Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill pork loin chop for 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting it into small slices.
5.Spread mayonnaise over the tortillas and top with the sliced pork, drained pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and jalapeno peppers.
6.Serve the Banh-Mi Wrap with fresh lime wedges. Enjoy!

PROS

This Banh-Mi Wrap recipe is a perfect lunch on-the-go, low in saturated fat, high in protein, and a good source of vegetables.
It is an easy-to-make recipe that does not require much effort.
The Vietnamese-style marinade adds an exceptional flavor to the pork and pickled carrots.

CONS

The fish sauce odor may be unbearable for some people.
Anyone who dislikes the smell of fish sauce should abstain from using it and opt for using garam masala.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Vinegar is excellent for digestion and blood sugar control, while Carrots are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, and they are rich in fiber, low in calories, and packed with beta-carotene. Cilantro contains antioxidants and has been found to reduce inflammation and improve heart health.

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