Recipe Details
- Prep Time
 - 20 mins
 - Cooking Time
 - 0 mins
 - Total Time
 - 20 mins
 - Servings
 - 2
 - Difficulty
 - easy
 
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Classic Vietnamese Banh Mi
A delicious and authentic Vietnamese sandwich featuring flavorful fillings and crisp baguette.
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 0 min
Serves: 2
easy
- 1 baguette, preferably Vietnamese-style (light and airy)
 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
 - 1 teaspoon sugar
 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 - 4 ounces Vietnamese ham (Cha Lua), thinly sliced
 - 4 ounces roasted pork (Thit Nuong), thinly sliced (optional)
 - 4 ounces pate (optional)
 - 1/2 cup pickled carrots and daikon (Do Chua)
 - 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs
 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
 - Jalapeño slices, to taste (optional)
 
- 1Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
 - 2Slice the baguette lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through.
 - 3Spread mayonnaise generously on both cut sides of the baguette.
 - 4If using pate, spread it evenly on one or both sides of the baguette.
 - 5Layer the Vietnamese ham, roasted pork (if using), and any other desired meats onto the bottom half of the baguette.
 - 6Drizzle the prepared sauce over the meats.
 - 7Top with pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro sprigs, cucumber slices, and jalapeño slices (if using).
 - 8Close the sandwich and press gently to compact the filling.
 - 9Cut the banh mi in half or into desired serving sizes.
 - 10Serve immediately and enjoy!