VIETNAMESE PORK SANDWICH (BANH MI THIT)

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This has become one of my favorite sandwiches. Keep in mind that you can alter the quantities of the items on the sandwich any way you want. I usually cook the pork tenderloin immediately before making the sandwiches, but it can be done with leftover pork. Adapted from recipe in "Sunset Magazine".

Provided by Kirstin in the Couv

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
12 ounces ground lean pork
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons red chili paste or 2 tablespoons asian red chili sauce
12 ounces pork tenderloin, cooked and thinly sliced
2 cups English cucumbers, thinly sliced
3 cups mesclun
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil
1/2 cup fried shallots (optional)
3 French baguettes, use light baguette with soft interior and thin crisp crust (8 oz ea.)

Steps:

  • In an 8- 10 inch sauté pan over medium/high heat, stir five spice until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in oil, shallots and garlic.
  • Add ground pork and stir often until meat is crumbly and no longer pink.
  • Add soy sauce, sugar and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Cut baguettes in half crosswise then split almost all the way through, leaving halves attached on one side.
  • Spread 1 tsp of chile paste on one cut side of each baguette section.
  • Spoon 1/6 of the warm ground pork mixture (including juices) over the chile paste.
  • Tuck 1/6 of the pork tenderloin slices evenly into each sandwich.
  • Place sandwiches on a sheet pan and bake at 375°F for about 5 minutes or until filling is warm and crust is crisp.
  • Remove from oven and fill each with 1/6 of the cucumbers, mesclun, basil and fried shallots.

Malcolm Cuz
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I love this Banh Mi recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I highly recommend it.


Asad Hosen
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This Banh Mi is the best I've ever had. The bread is crispy, the pork is tender, and the pickled vegetables are perfectly tangy.


Thulas Ndebele
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The Banh Mi was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hellen Sammy
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This recipe is a keeper! The Banh Mi was so good that I ate two of them in one sitting. I can't wait to make it again.


Eyoba St Gorge
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I've made this Banh Mi several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect sandwich for a party or potluck.


Awwal Qusmaan
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This Banh Mi was delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I especially liked the crispy bread and the tender pork.


Cathleen Adonis
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables added a nice tang. I will definitely make this again.


swastika dawadi
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Made this Banh Mi for dinner tonight and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the bread was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.