Vietnamese Grilled Pork Bánh Mì

A flavorful Vietnamese sandwich featuring marinated grilled pork, fresh pickled vegetables, and herbs, all stuffed into a crispy baguette for a perfect balance of savory and tangy.

Steps

1. Marinate pork with soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and garlic. Let sit for 20 minutes. 2. Prepare pickled vegetables by mixing carrot and cucumber with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Set aside. 3. Grill or pan-fry the pork slices over medium heat until cooked and slightly caramelized, about 4-5 minutes per side. 4. Slice the baguette lengthwise, spread mayonnaise inside. 5. Layer grilled pork, pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, and chili slices inside the baguette. 6. Close the sandwich, press lightly, and serve immediately.

1 small baguette 150g pork shoulder, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 small carrot, julienned 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar A pinch of salt Fresh cilantro leaves 1 small chili, thinly sliced (optional) 1 tablespoon mayonnaise