Banh Mi Sandwich

Experience the bold, vibrant flavors of Vietnam with this irresistible Banh Mi Sandwich recipe! A crusty baguette is loaded with tender, marinated pork, pickled carrot and daikon radish, crispy cucumber, fresh cilantro, spicy jalapeño, and a creamy spread of mayonnaise. The pork is infused with savory soy sauce, umami-rich fish sauce, and fragrant garlic, while the quick-pickled veggies add a tangy crunch to every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, this classic Vietnamese sandwich is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or an impressive lunchtime treat. Customize it to your spice level or keep it traditional—you’ll love this fusion of textures and tastes!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf baguette
• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium daikon radish
• 0.5 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar (for pickling)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cucumber
• 0.5 bunch cilantro
• 1 jalapeño
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise

Directions

Step 1

Start by marinating the pork. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin slices. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and ground black pepper. Add the pork slices and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the pork is marinating, prepare the pickled vegetables. Peel and julienne the carrot and daikon radish. In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar for pickling, and salt until the sugar dissolves. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and let them sit while you prepare the rest of the sandwich.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork slices until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Prepare the other sandwich ingredients. Slice the cucumber into thin strips. Roughly chop the cilantro. Thinly slice the jalapeño.

Step 5

Slice the baguette into equal portions for each serving, then cut each portion in half lengthwise. Spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise on each baguette half.

Step 6

Layer each baguette with cooked pork, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber strips, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of a homemade Banh Mi Sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1359.9 grams (1359.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2202

Total Fat 70.60g	91%
Saturated Fat 11.80g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.10g
Cholesterol 370mg	123%
Sodium 7425mg	323%
Total Carbohydrate 237.90g	87%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 60.60g
Protein 153.40g	307%

Vitamin D 36IU	182%
Calcium 304mg	23%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 3366mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 43.2%