Vietnamese Chef Makes a Banh Mi, New Orleans’ Other “Po’ Boy” | Good Gumbo

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than pork.

baguette

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more nutrients, while white bread is typically cheaper.

Prepare the pickled vegetables by soaking them in vinegar and sugar for a few hours.

Grill or pan-fry the pork until cooked through and slightly charred.

Slice the baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Spread mayonnaise on one side of the baguette and soy sauce on the other.

Layer the grilled pork inside the baguette.

Add the pickled vegetables, cilantro, and sliced chili to the sandwich.

Close the baguette and press gently to compact the filling.

Cooking Techniques

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