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Banh Mi Kep Thit

Name: Banh Mi Kep Thit
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: vietnamese
Ingredients: 400 g pork shoulder sliced thinly; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 clove garlic minced; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 pcs daikon radish julienned; 1 pcs carrot julienned; 0.5 cup rice vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 0.5 cup water; 4 pcs baguette short; 4 tbsp mayonnaise; 0.5 pcs cucumber sliced; 0.25 cup cilantro fresh leaves; 1 pcs jalapeño sliced (optional)

This classic Vietnamese sandwich features crusty bread, savory grilled pork, and a vibrant medley of pickled vegetables. It's a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 683 kcal

Allergen information: may contain eggs, fish, gluten, mustard, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

pork marinade

400 gpork shoulder, sliced thinly
2 tbspfish sauce
1 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbspsugar
2 clovegarlic, minced
0.5 tspblack pepper

pickled vegetables

1 pcsdaikon radish, julienned
1 pcscarrot, julienned
0.5 cuprice vinegar
2 tbspsugar
0.5 cupwater

sandwich

4 pcsbaguette, short
4 tbspmayonnaise
0.5 pcscucumber, sliced
0.25 cupcilantro, fresh leaves
1 pcsjalapeño, sliced(optional)

Equipment

saucepan · bowl · grill · knife

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium bowl, combine the pork shoulder, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer in the refrigerator.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: For best flavor, marinate the pork for several hours or overnight.
2
For the pickled vegetables, combine the julienned daikon radish and carrot in a heatproof bowl.
3
In a small saucepan, bring the rice vinegar, sugar, and water to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour the hot liquid over the daikon and carrot.
About 5 min
4
Let the pickled vegetables cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to use.
About 15 min
5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
6
Grill the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcrowding the grill for even cooking.
7
Slice the baguettes lengthwise, but not all the way through, leaving one side attached.
About 1 min
8
Spread mayonnaise generously on both cut sides of each baguette.
About 1 min
9
Fill each baguette with grilled pork, sliced cucumber, a generous amount of drained pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, and optional sliced jalapeño.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your spice preference.
10
Serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

46%Score

Calories: 683.1kcal
Protein: 28.9g
Carbs: 70.1g
Fat: 30.9g
Fibre: 4.8g
Sugar: 16g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Banh Mi is best enjoyed fresh; the components can be stored separately.