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Vietnamese-Style Banh Mi Meatball

Cultural Context

Originating from French colonial influence in Vietnam, Banh Mi is a beloved street food that combines French baguettes with Vietnamese ingredients. The meatball version showcases the fusion of flavors, celebrating the use of fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. Today, Banh Mi has gained global popularity, with countless variations found in restaurants and food trucks around the world.

VietnameseVNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 ½ cups daikon radish
1 ½ cups carrot
2 jalapeños
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper mix, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
baguette
sriracha mayonnaise
fresh cilantro

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

baguette

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is often more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories and adds protein, while sour cream is a cost-effective creamy alternative.

1

Combine the pickled carrot and daikon ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside and let them pickle for at least an hour.

2

Combine all of the banh mi meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Form ping pong sized meatballs. Pan fry until browned on all sides and cooked all the way through.

3

Put together the sandwich. Smear a layer of Sriracha mayo on one half of the baguette, add the meats, a few of the pickled carrots and daikon and some fresh cilantro. Top with other half of baguette.

4

Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Banh MiVietnamese Meatball Sandwich

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