Banh Mi Thit Nuong

Name: Banh Mi Thit Nuong
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, sliced thin; 2 tbsp lemongrass stalk, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp shallot, minced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 4 Vietnamese baguettes, split open; 1 cup pickled carrot and daikon, drained; 1 English cucumber, sliced thin; 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs; 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced thin; 1/4 cup mayonnaise

A crisp baguette stuffed with savory marinated grilled pork, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumber, and herbs.

30 minMediumServes 4540 cal/serving

VietnameseLunchGrillStandardHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder, sliced thin
2 tbsp lemongrass stalk, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp shallot, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 Vietnamese baguettes, split open
1 cup pickled carrot and daikon, drained
1 English cucumber, sliced thin
1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced thin
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp minced lemongrass stalk, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp minced shallot, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil to form a marinade.
2

Add 1.5 lbs sliced thin pork shoulder to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4

Grill 1.5 lbs sliced thin pork shoulder for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5

Warm 4 split open Vietnamese baguettes lightly on the grill until the exterior is crusty.
6

Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise inside each warmed baguettes.
7

Fill sandwiches with cooked pork, 1 sliced thin English cucumber, 1 cup drained pickled carrot and daikon, 1 sliced thin jalapeno pepper, and 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs.

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Questions

What is Banh Mi Thit Nuong?

A crisp baguette stuffed with savory marinated grilled pork, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumber, and herbs. This reference files it under Vietnamese lunch: cooked on the grill, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Banh Mi Thit Nuong reach?

For Banh Mi Thit Nuong, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for lemongrass in Banh Mi Thit Nuong?

The entry for Banh Mi Thit Nuong calls for 2 tbsp lemongrass stalk, minced. In its place: Use the zest of one lemon plus a thin slice of fresh ginger per stalk. It is brighter and less floral, but it fills the same space.

How hot is Banh Mi Thit Nuong?

Moderately. The heat in Banh Mi Thit Nuong comes from 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced thin. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Banh Mi Thit Nuong contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tbsp sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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