Banh Mi Kep Thit
This classic Vietnamese sandwich features crusty bread, savory grilled pork, and a vibrant medley of pickled vegetables. It's a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 683 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, fish, gluten, mustard, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
pork marinade
- 400 gpork shoulder, sliced thinly
- 2 tbspfish sauce
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspsugar
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
pickled vegetables
- 1 pcsdaikon radish, julienned
- 1 pcscarrot, julienned
- 0.5 cuprice vinegar
- 2 tbspsugar
- 0.5 cupwater
sandwich
- 4 pcsbaguette, short
- 4 tbspmayonnaise
- 0.5 pcscucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cupcilantro, fresh leaves
- 1 pcsjalapeño, sliced(optional)
Equipment
saucepan · bowl · grill · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the pork shoulder, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer in the refrigerator.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: For best flavor, marinate the pork for several hours or overnight.
- 2
For the pickled vegetables, combine the julienned daikon radish and carrot in a heatproof bowl.
- 3
In a small saucepan, bring the rice vinegar, sugar, and water to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour the hot liquid over the daikon and carrot.
About 5 min
- 4
Let the pickled vegetables cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to use.
About 15 min
- 5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
- 6
Grill the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcrowding the grill for even cooking.
- 7
Slice the baguettes lengthwise, but not all the way through, leaving one side attached.
About 1 min
- 8
Spread mayonnaise generously on both cut sides of each baguette.
About 1 min
- 9
Fill each baguette with grilled pork, sliced cucumber, a generous amount of drained pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, and optional sliced jalapeño.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your spice preference.
- 10
Serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 683.1kcal
- Protein
- 28.9g
- Carbs
- 70.1g
- Fat
- 30.9g
- Fibre
- 4.8g
- Sugar
- 16g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Banh Mi is best enjoyed fresh; the components can be stored separately.
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