Grilled Lemongrass Pork Bánh Mì As Made By Su • Tasty

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is lower in fat and pork loin is more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread adds creaminess with healthier fats.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative and salt is more accessible.

baguette

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

Prepare pickled vegetables by combining carrots and daikon with salt, sugar, and vinegar and let them sit for at least one day.

Use 4 whole stalks of lemongrass, cutting only the tender center part and finely chopping it.

Saute the chopped lemongrass and onion until softened and lightly caramelized.

Marinate pork butt with the lemongrass mixture and a dash of fish sauce.

Grill the marinated pork until fully cooked and juicy, then add the cooked lemongrass and onion mixture to the pork after grilling.

Assemble the sandwich by spreading whipped pate on the baguette, layering in the grilled pork, and adding the pickled vegetables.

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