Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

September 30, 2020

Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches are known for having a crusty roll that's filled with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and, of course, slices of grilled pork. This sandwich is a bit more exotic than a traditional ham and cheese sandwich, but it's easy to make and customize.

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Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

Name: Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Pound Pork Tenderloin sliced thinly; 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Sriracha (use more if you like it a little more spicy!); 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil; 4 medium-size soft French rolls Cucumber slices; Jalapeno slices optional; Cilantro leaves; 1 Lime; 4 ounces shredded carrots; 1 bunch radishes sliced into thin matchsticks; 1 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 Cup MagicalButter Olive Oil; 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce plus more; 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar; 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce; 1 tablespoon Finely Minced Lemongrass; 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger; 4 cloves garlic grated; Pinch black pepper

MagicalButter

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

1 Pound Pork Tenderloin sliced thinly
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha (use more if you like it a little more spicy!)
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
4 medium-size soft French rolls Cucumber slices
Jalapeno slices optional
Cilantro leaves
1 Lime

4 ounces shredded carrots
1 bunch radishes sliced into thin matchsticks
1 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt

1/2 Cup MagicalButter Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce plus more
3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
1 tablespoon Finely Minced Lemongrass
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
4 cloves garlic grated
Pinch black pepper

Directions

Start with making a simple sriracha sauce for the bread. In a large bowl stir together mayo sriracha and chopped green onions. Set aside for topping.
Slice pork into thin bite size pieces.
Place a cast-iron skillet high heat and allow it to become very hot; drizzle into the pan about 2 teaspoons of MagicalButter Ghee then working in batches add in some of the pork in an even layer and allow it sear and caramelize on that first side for about 1 minute; flip and caramelize on the other side as well.
To build the sandwich cut the French Bread in half lengthwise and spread your sriracha mayo on both sides. Sprinkle a few drop of soy sauce over the mayo then add a layer of the pork followed by a generous amount of cilantro leaves pickled veggies jalapenos some cucumber slices and top it off with a fresh squeeze of lime juice. Eat To Treat!

A traditional Banh Mi Sandwich has a light layer of picked veggies. To make this combine shredded carrots and shredded diakon radishes in a large bowl.
Add sugar salt rice vinegar and water. Stir to dissolve sugar and then let sit for at least 1 hour. (This is a light pickle so 1 hour is all you need!)

Make make your pork marinade for the Banh Mi Sandwich start by adding all your marinade ingredients right into the MagicalButter Machine. Place your lid back on and run Blend/Clean. (Run this cycle 2 to 3 times to ensure your marinade is fully blended.
Pour the contents from the machine into a large baggie. Add your pork to the marinade and allow it to soak for at least 1 hour. (The longer the tastier!)

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