Asian Fusion Banh Mi Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A vibrant banh mi sandwich combining crusty baguette with savory marinated pork, fresh herbs, spicy mayo, and tangy pickled carrots and daikon. This Asian Fusion-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs small baguette, pork tenderloin, thinly sliced, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 small baguette
• 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup daikon radish, julienned
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 1/2 cup cucumber slices
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• optional, 4 slices fresh jalapeño slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Add 1/2 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Prepare quick pickled vegetables by mixing 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/3 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt until sugar dissolves. Add 1 julienned carrot and 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish. Let sit for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Slice 1 small baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Mix 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce and spread evenly inside the baguette.
5. Step 5: Layer cooked pork, 1/2 cup cucumber slices, drained pickled vegetables, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, and optional jalapeño slices inside the baguette. Close and press lightly before slicing to serve.