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Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi

A delicious Vietnamese sandwich with marinated lemongrass pork, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 pieces baguettes
  • 1 cup pickled carrots and daikon
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1 cup sliced jalapenos
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the pork: In a bowl, combine lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Add the pork and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Grill the pork: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pork slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. 3. Assemble the Banh Mi: Slice the baguettes lengthwise. Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on each side. Layer with grilled pork, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, jalapenos, and cilantro.
  4. 4. Serve: Cut the assembled Banh Mi into halves and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Banh Mi, Lemongrass Pork, Vietnamese Sandwich
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