Hoi An-Style Oven-Crisped Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Th

Name: Hoi An-Style Oven-Crisped Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Hoi An)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice (or 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and anise seeds); 1 tablespoon salad oil; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 12 ounces ground lean pork; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; Salt; 3 baguettes (8 oz. each; see notes); About 2 tablespoons Asian red chili paste or sauce; 8 ounces thinly sliced roast boned, fat-trimmed pork loin or cooked ham or chicken (see notes); 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers (about 8 oz.); 3 cups salad mix (4 oz.), rinsed and crisped; 1/2 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves, rinsed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Chinese five spice (or 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and anise seeds)
1 tablespoon salad oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
12 ounces ground lean pork
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Salt
3 baguettes (8 oz. each; see notes)
About 2 tablespoons Asian red chili paste or sauce
8 ounces thinly sliced roast boned, fat-trimmed pork loin or cooked ham or chicken (see notes)
2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers (about 8 oz.)
3 cups salad mix (4 oz.), rinsed and crisped
1/2 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves, rinsed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1
In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir five spice until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in oil, shallots, and garlic. Add ground pork and stir often, breaking apart with spoon, until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Add soy sauce, sugar, and salt to taste.
2
Cut baguettes in half crosswise, then split lengthwise almost all the way through, leaving halves attached at one side. Spread about 1 teaspoon chili paste on one cut side of each baguette section. Spoon about 1/6 of the warm ground pork mixture, including juices, over chili paste. Tuck 1/6 of the pork slices evenly into each sandwich. Set sandwiches slightly apart on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet.
3
Bake in a 375u00b0 regular or convection oven just until filling is warm and crust is crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove sandwiches from oven and fill each with 1/6 of the cucumbers, salad mix, basil, and Fried Shallots. Add more chili paste and salt to taste.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice (or 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and anise seeds), 1 tablespoon salad oil, 1/4 cup chopped shallots, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Hoi An-Style Oven-Crisped Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Hoi An) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Hoi An-Style Oven-Crisped Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit Hoi An)

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Variations & substitutions

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