Banh Mi Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tsp lemongrass paste (optional)
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup daikon radish
• ½ cup rice vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 4 baguettes
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ bunch cilantro
• 1 jalapeño (optional)
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 tbsp oil

Steps

1. Thinly slice pork shoulder (or chicken). Marinate with fish sauce, soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, minced garlic, and lemongrass paste (if using) for at least 15 minutes.
2. Julienne carrots and daikon radish. In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, water, and 2 tbsp sugar. Add carrots and daikon; let pickle for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Slice baguettes lengthwise, but not all the way through. Toast lightly if desired. Spread mayonnaise generously on both cut sides of the baguette.
5. Fill each baguette with cooked pork, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro sprigs, cucumber slices, and jalapeño slices (if using).
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Banh Mi!