Crispy Banh Mi Sandwich Recipe with Easy Tangy Pickled Daikon
A quick and satisfying crispy banh mi sandwich featuring juicy marinated pork, fresh herbs, and tangy pickled daikon and carrots, all layered in a crusty baguette.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crusty baguette (French or Vietnamese-style)
- 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder or pork belly, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for marinade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup daikon radish, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for pickling)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for pickling)
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 jalapeño or fresh chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for spicy mayo)
Instructions
- Prepare the pickled daikon and carrots: Peel and julienne daikon and carrots. In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add daikon and carrots, mix well, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- Marinate the pork: Thinly slice pork. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Toss pork slices in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the baguette and spreads: Slice baguette lengthwise leaving a hinge. Toast lightly if desired. Mix mayonnaise with sriracha for spicy mayo. Set aside fresh herbs and jalapeño slices.
- Cook the pork: Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook pork slices in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side until caramelized and slightly crispy. Cook in batches if needed.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread spicy mayo inside the baguette. Layer cooked pork, pickled daikon and carrots, fresh herbs, and jalapeño slices. Press gently, cut into portions, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pickled daikon can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to one week. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking pork to ensure crispiness. Toast baguette lightly to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute bread with gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps. Vegetarian options include tofu or tempeh marinated similarly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 475
- Fat: 17.5
- Carbohydrates: 42.5
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 27.5
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