Vietnamese Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit) Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup shallot, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 12 ounces ground lean pork; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons red chili paste or 2 tablespoons asian red chili sauce; 12 ounces pork tenderloin, cooked and thinly sliced; 2 cups English cucumbers, thinly sliced; 3 cups mesclun; 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil; 1/2 cup fried shallots (optional); 3 French baguettes, use light baguette with soft interior and thin crisp crust (8 oz ea.)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
12 ounces ground lean pork
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons red chili paste or 2 tablespoons asian red chili sauce
12 ounces pork tenderloin, cooked and thinly sliced
2 cups English cucumbers, thinly sliced
3 cups mesclun
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil
1/2 cup fried shallots (optional)
3 French baguettes, use light baguette with soft interior and thin crisp crust (8 oz ea.)

1
In an 8- 10 inch saute pan over medium/high heat, stir five spice until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2
Stir in oil, shallots and garlic.
3
Add ground pork and stir often until meat is crumbly and no longer pink.
4
Add soy sauce, sugar and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
5
Cut baguettes in half crosswise then split almost all the way through, leaving halves attached on one side.
6
Spread 1 tsp of chile paste on one cut side of each baguette section.
7
Spoon 1/6 of the warm ground pork mixture (including juices) over the chile paste.
8
Tuck 1/6 of the pork tenderloin slices evenly into each sandwich.
9
Place sandwiches on a sheet pan and bake at 375u00b0F for about 5 minutes or until filling is warm and crust is crisp.
10
Remove from oven and fill each with 1/6 of the cucumbers, mesclun, basil and fried shallots.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 cup shallot, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Vietnamese Pork Sandwich (Banh Mi Thit)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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