Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich With Vietnamese Coffee｜Apron

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive than pork.

baguette

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber, while white bread is usually less costly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier, while yogurt is a budget-friendly alternative.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and healthier, while banana peppers are often cheaper.

Prepare pickled carrots and daikon by mixing vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until dissolved.

Add julienned carrots and daikon to the vinegar mixture and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Slice the baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Spread mayonnaise on one side of the baguette.

Layer cooked pork slices on top of the mayonnaise.

Add pickled carrots and daikon generously over the pork.

Place cucumber slices next to the pickled vegetables.

Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top of the vegetables.

Add sliced jalapeño for heat, if desired.

Drizzle soy sauce over the filling.

Close the sandwich and press gently to compact the ingredients.

Slice the sandwich into manageable pieces for serving.

Cooking Techniques

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