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Bahn Mi Sandwich

Savory Bahn Mi Sandwich: A Flavor Explosion at Home

This Bahn Mi Sandwich is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, elevating your sandwich game with its authentic taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Marinade
  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin can substitute with chicken or tofu
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass or 1 tsp lemongrass paste if unavailable
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
For the Pickled Vegetables
  • 1 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 cup Carrots matchstick cut
  • 1 cup Daikon Radish matchstick cut
For Assembling the Sandwich
  • 1 large Cucumber sliced thin
  • 1 each Jalapeños optional
  • 1 cup Cilantro fresh
  • 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Garlic Sauce or preferred mayo

Equipment

  • grill
  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Pan

Method
 

Marination & Pickling
  1. Slice the pork tenderloin lengthwise and pound thin. In a bowl, mix lemongrass, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and spices. Marinate pork for 6-8 hours.
  2. Pickle vegetables by boiling water and mixing with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour over carrots and daikon radish, let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking & Assembling
  1. Heat a grill/pan. Grill marinated pork for 1-2 minutes per side until caramelized. Use a meat thermometer to check for 145°F.
  2. Toast Vietnamese baguettes cut-side down on the grill until browned.
  3. Spread mayonnaise and chili garlic sauce inside each baguette. Layer with pork, pickled veggies, cucumber, jalapeños (if using), and cilantro.

Notes

For best results, marinate pork and pickle vegetables a day in advance. Keep components separate during storage.