Cabbagetown Market- Banh Mi Sandwich Recipe

Name: Cabbagetown Market- Banh Mi Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1 shallot, minced; 1 stalk lemongrass (outer husk removed), sliced paper thin; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; A dash Asian five-spice powder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; French bread, for serving; Lettuce, for serving; Pickled vegetables, for serving, recipe follows; Cilantro mayonnaise, for serving, recipe follows; 10 radishes, thinly slices; 5 to 7 carrots, julienned; 1 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha); Dash sugar; Salt; 1 bunch cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise

Servings: persons

1 pound ground pork
1 shallot, minced
1 stalk lemongrass (outer husk removed), sliced paper thin
1 tablespoon fish sauce
A dash Asian five-spice powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
French bread, for serving
Lettuce, for serving
Pickled vegetables, for serving, recipe follows
Cilantro mayonnaise, for serving, recipe follows
10 radishes, thinly slices
5 to 7 carrots, julienned
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
Dash sugar
Salt
1 bunch cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 cup mayonnaise

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Add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix to thoroughly combine.
2
Form 4 ounce patties and grill until well done.
3
Place 2 patties into lightly toasted soft French bread cut with a hinge along with lettuce, a generous helping of pickled vegetables, and cilantro mayonnaise.
4
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Place the sliced vegetables into 1 cup rice wine vinegar mixed with hot sauce, a dash of sugar, and a dash of salt.
7
15 minutes in the vinegar should leave the vegetables with a nice crunch.
8
They can be left in the vinegar for an indefinite amount of time, however.
9
The vinegar can be saved and used again later.
10
Simply mix the chopped cilantro with the mayonnaise.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground pork, 1 shallot, minced, 1 stalk lemongrass (outer husk removed), sliced paper thin, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Cabbagetown Market- Banh Mi Sandwich falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cabbagetown Market- Banh Mi Sandwich

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Variations & substitutions

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