Banh Mi Thit

Name: Banh Mi Thit
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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

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

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

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

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

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

Drizzle with 2 tsp Maggi seasoning sauce and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Banh Mi Thit gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 baguettes, split. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Banh Mi Thit keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Banh Mi Thit?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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