Classic Vietnamese Banh Mi Thit Nuong
Traditional dish · Vietnamese
A quintessential Banh Mi featuring grilled pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs on a crispy baguette. This version focuses on the traditional grilled pork preparation.
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Ingredients
- Pork shoulder1 lb
- Baguettes4
- Daikon radish1/2 cup, julienned
- Carrots1/2 cup, julienned
- Rice vinegar1/4 cup
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Fish sauce2 tbsp
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Garlic2 cloves, minced
- Lemongrass1 stalk, minced
- Mayonnaise1/4 cup
- Cucumber1/2, sliced
- Cilantro sprigs1/4 cup
- Jalapeño1, sliced
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Waterfor pickling
Steps
- 1
Marinate pork: Combine fish sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced lemongrass, 1 tbsp sugar, salt, and pepper. Marinate thinly sliced pork shoulder for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Pickle vegetables: Combine julienned daikon and carrots with rice vinegar, remaining 1 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Grill pork: Grill marinated pork slices until cooked through and slightly charred.
- 4
Prepare baguettes: Slice baguettes lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Lightly toast if desired.
- 5
Assemble Banh Mi: Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the baguette. Layer grilled pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, cilantro sprigs, and jalapeño slices.
- 6
Serve immediately.
