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Banh Mi Thit

A classic Vietnamese sandwich featuring crisp baguette stuffed with seared pork belly, savory pate, creamy mayo, and crisp pickled vegetables.

30 minMediumServes 2680 cal/serving

VietnameseLunchStovetop and OvenStandardHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 baguettes, split
  • 1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pork liver pate
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup pickled daikon and carrots, drained
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, sprigs
  • 2 jalapeno, sliced
  • 2 tsp Maggi seasoning sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Warm the 2 split baguettes in an oven preheated to 350°F for 3 minutes until crisp.

  2. 2

    Sear the 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  3. 3

    Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise on one inner side of each baguettes and spread 1/4 cup pork liver pate on the opposite side.

  4. 4

    Layer the cooked pork belly, 1 thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup drained pickled daikon and carrots, 2 sliced jalapeno, and 1/2 cup sprigs fresh cilantro inside.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with 2 tsp Maggi seasoning sauce and serve immediately.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Banh Mi Thit at?

For Banh Mi Thit, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 3 minutes, in step 1. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How do I know when Banh Mi Thit is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until browned and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. A reading of 145 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I skip the searing in Banh Mi Thit?

Step 2 reads: "Sear the 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and the internal temperature reaches 145°F." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is Banh Mi Thit spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Banh Mi Thit comes from 2 jalapeno, sliced. 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.

How much protein is in Banh Mi Thit?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 28 g of protein in about 680 calories, alongside 58 g carbohydrate and 36 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 1150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein lunch collection.

Can I freeze Banh Mi Thit?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Banh Mi Thit within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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