Vietnamese · medium

Banh Mi Bar

Name: Banh Mi Bar
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Pork Tenderloin (or boneless chicken thighs); 2 French Baguettes; 2 medium Carrots, julienned; 1/2 cup Daikon Radish, julienned (or more carrots); 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar; 1 English Cucumber, sliced thin; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Sriracha, to taste (optional); 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, for topping (optional)

Toasted baguette rolls, sliced pork or chicken, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumber, cilantro, and Sriracha mayo, all set out so everyone builds their own. The pickled vegetables are the key; they're quick to make and make the whole thing taste like a real banh mi. Adults get heat and herbs. Kids build a sandwich with bread, meat, and cucumber.

45 min
Total: 4
Serves: $14.00
Est. cost: 520
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Kid-friendly
Dairy-free

Parent noteKids skip the cilantro and Sriracha and build a simple meat sandwich, which is fine. The pickled carrots are mild enough that most kids will try them. The interactive format does the work. Contains gluten and soy.

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Ingredients

Pork Tenderloin (or boneless chicken thighs)1 1/2 lbs
French Baguettes2
Carrots, julienned2 medium
Daikon Radish, julienned (or more carrots)1/2 cup
Rice Vinegar1/2 cup
English Cucumber, sliced thin1
Mayonnaise1/2 cup
Sriracha, to taste (optional)1 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro, for topping (optional)1/2 cup

Method

01
Make the quick pickles first. Julienne or grate carrots and daikon. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add carrots and daikon, toss, and let sit at least 20 minutes (or up to a day ahead).
02
Slice pork tenderloin or chicken thighs thin. Season with garlic, soy sauce, a little sugar, and black pepper. Marinate 10 minutes.
03
Cook protein in a hot oiled skillet or under the broiler until cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
04
Make Sriracha mayo: stir mayo with Sriracha to taste.
05
Slice baguettes into sandwich-sized pieces and toast under the broiler 2-3 minutes cut-side up.
06
Set out all components in separate bowls. Each person builds their own: bread, protein, pickled veggies, cucumber, cilantro, and sauce.

520
Calories: 32g
Protein: 48g
Carbs: 18g
Fat