Description
Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi is a delicious Vietnamese sandwich that combines crispy pork belly with fresh vegetables and a spicy mayo, all nestled in a toasted baguette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pork belly, sliced into thin pieces
- 1 French baguette
- 1 cup pickled carrots and daikon (1 cup carrots, 1 cup daikon, pickled in vinegar, sugar, and salt)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the sliced pork belly on a baking sheet and roast for about 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- While the pork belly is roasting, prepare the baguette. Cut it in half lengthwise, leaving one side attached to create a hinge. Lightly toast the inside of the baguette in the oven for about 5 minutes until warm and slightly crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with soy sauce and sriracha (if using) to create a spicy mayo.
- Once the pork belly is done, assemble the banh mi. Spread the spicy mayo on both sides of the baguette.
- Layer the crispy pork belly slices on the bottom half of the baguette.
- Top the pork belly with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber slices, jalapeño (if using), and fresh cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then close the sandwich and press down gently.
- Slice the banh mi into manageable pieces and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier option, swap out the pork belly for grilled chicken or tofu.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg