Crisp Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A crunchy baguette filled with savory pork, pickled daikon and carrots, fresh cilantro, and spicy mayonnaise for a vibrant Vietnamese sandwich experience. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs French baguette, pork shoulder, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Vietnamese cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 loaf, about 12 inches French baguette
8 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup julienned daikon radish
1 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Sriracha sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup cucumber slices
1/4 cup jalapeño slices

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1 cup julienned daikon radish and 1 cup julienned carrots in a bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Pour over vegetables and let pickle for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder marinated with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes until pork is browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Mix 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tsp Sriracha sauce in a small bowl to create spicy mayo.
Step 4: Slice 1 French baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through, toast lightly if desired.
Step 5: Spread the spicy mayo evenly inside the baguette, then layer the cooked pork, pickled daikon and carrots, 1/2 cup cucumber slices, 1/4 cup jalapeño slices, and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves.
Step 6: Close the sandwich and cut into 2-3 portions to serve immediately.