World Flavors Cookbook

Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Baguette)

The most beloved bánh mì filling — caramelized grilled pork with pâté, pickled daikon, cucumber, and cilantro in a crispy Vietnamese baguette.

Cuisine: Vietnam

Ingredients

• 2 Vietnamese baguettes (bánh mì)
• 300g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• For marinade: 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemongrass minced, garlic, pepper
• Pâté or liver spread
• Pickled daikon and carrot
• Cucumber slices
• Fresh cilantro
• Jalapeño slices
• Mayo

Instructions

1. Marinate pork at least 1 hour.
2. Grill or pan-fry pork over high heat until caramelized.
3. Slice baguette. Spread mayo and pâté.
4. Layer grilled pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.
5. Press together and eat immediately.