Vietnamese Street-Style Bánh Mì Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A crunchy and savory bánh mì sandwich with marinated pork and tangy pickled vegetables in a crisp baguette. This Vietnamese-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs baguette, pork shoulder, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 medium (10 inches) baguette
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup leaves fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp (optional) sriracha

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare pickled vegetables by mixing 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish, tossing to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Slice the baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through, and toast lightly if desired. Spread 2 tbsp mayonnaise evenly inside the baguette, and drizzle 1 tsp sriracha if using.
5. Step 5: Layer cooked pork, pickled carrots and daikon, thinly sliced 1/2 medium cucumber, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves inside the baguette. Close the sandwich and serve immediately.