Crisped Vietnamese Bánh Mì Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables

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A crunchy baguette filled with savory grilled pork, tangy pickled carrots and daikon, fresh herbs, and spicy mayonnaise, capturing the essence of Vietnamese street food. This Vietnamese-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs French baguette, pork shoulder, thinly sliced, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 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: 45 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Vietnamese cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a bowl. Add 8 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp salt, 1 julienned carrot, and 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish. Let sit for 20 minutes to pickle.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Slice the 10-inch French baguette lengthwise, toast lightly until crisp. Spread 3 tbsp mayonnaise mixed with 1 tsp Sriracha on the bread.
  5. Step 5: Layer cooked pork, pickled vegetables (drained), 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves inside the baguette before serving.

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