Pan-Fried Pork Belly Bánh Mì with Spicy Mayo and Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Savor slices of pan-fried pork belly with crispy edges layered with spicy mayonnaise, pickled vegetables, and fresh cilantro on a light Vietnamese baguette. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 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 lb, 1/4-inch thick pork belly slices
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 cup, julienned daikon radish
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 medium-sized Vietnamese baguette
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/2, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1, thinly sliced jalapeno

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1 lb pork belly slices evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork belly slices and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until edges are crispy and pork is cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. Step 3: Mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce in a small bowl to make spicy mayo.
4. Step 4: Prepare pickled vegetables by combining 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl until dissolved. Add 1 cup julienned daikon radish and 1 medium julienned carrot. Let sit for 30 minutes.
5. Step 5: Slice 2 Vietnamese baguettes lengthwise, keeping one side hinged. Spread spicy mayo evenly inside each baguette.
6. Step 6: Layer pan-fried pork belly slices, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, 1/2 sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup pickled vegetable mixture, and thinly sliced jalapeno inside each baguette. Serve warm.