Authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich Recipe

This recipe will guide you through creating a delicious and authentic Vietnamese banh mi sandwich. Banh mi is a classic Vietnamese dish that combines French and Vietnamese flavors, making it a unique and flavorful sandwich. It is made with a crusty baguette, filled with marinated meat, pickled vegetables, and a variety of condiments. The result is a mouthwatering combination of textures and flavors that will transport you to the streets of Vietnam. With the right ingredients and a little bit of preparation, you can enjoy this iconic dish at home.

Ingredients

• 1 baguette
• 1 pound pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 daikon radish, julienned
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 4-6 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
• Mayonnaise
• Maggi sauce or soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and minced garlic. Add the sliced pork shoulder and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Cut the baguette into individual sandwich-sized portions and slice them in half horizontally. Toast the bread if desired.
4. Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each baguette. Drizzle a little bit of Maggi sauce or soy sauce on top.
5. Layer the cooked pork slices on top of the mayonnaise.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the julienned carrot and daikon radish. Add a pinch of salt and let them sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze out any excess liquid and set aside.
7. Place a generous amount of the pickled carrot and daikon radish on top of the pork slices.
8. Top with thinly sliced cucumber, jalapeno peppers, and fresh cilantro leaves.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Place the top half of the baguette on the sandwich and press gently to create a compact and flavorful banh mi sandwich.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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