Banh Mi Recipe
A delicious Banh Mi recipe featuring marinated pork tenderloin, pickled vegetables, and a blend of savory and spicy condiments served in a crusty French baguette. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4-8 hours marinating + 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Marinated Pork:
- 1 pkg. pork tenderloin, trimmed (2 – 2 ½ lbs. total)
- 2 shallots, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup lemongrass (white inner part of 3 stalks)
- 1/3 cup fish sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 inch ginger, peeled
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tbsp Asian chili sauce
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
Quick Pickled Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup daikon, cut into matchsticks
Sandwich Assembly:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1–3 tsp Asian chili sauce
- 6–8 soft French baguettes
- Pate (optional)
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4–6 jalapenos, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Maggi seasoning (optional)
- Pickle the vegetables: Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Pour over vegetables in a jar, press down, and refrigerate.
- Marinate the Pork: Slice pork, pound thin, and marinate in a blend of ingredients for 4-8 hours.
- Toast Buns and Cook Pork: Grill or broil rolls, then cook marinated pork slices until just cooked through.
- Assemble: Mix mayonnaise with chili sauce, spread on rolls, add pate, meat, pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapenos, cilantro, and Maggi seasoning. Serve.
Notes
- The pickled vegetables are best if made 24 hours in advance.
- For easier slicing, partially freeze the pork tenderloin.
- Ensure not to overcook the pork for a tender texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Banh Mi, Vietnamese sandwich, pork tenderloin, pickled vegetables, Asian cuisine