Spicy Banh Mi
Elevate your sandwich game with this Spicy Banh Mi recipe, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic Vietnamese favorite. Perfectly toasted baguettes are packed with tender, soy-marinated pork or chicken, topped with tangy pickled carrots and daikon, crisp cucumber slices, and a vibrant medley of fresh cilantro and spicy jalapeños. The pièce de résistance? A creamy, fiery sriracha mayo that ties every bite together with a kick of heat. With just 25 minutes of prep and simple, wholesome ingredients, this banh mi is an explosion of textures and flavors. Whether you're craving a quick lunch or an impressive dinner option, this irresistible Vietnamese-inspired sandwich is sure to deliver! Search no further for the ultimate recipe for spicy banh mi perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 individual (6-inch) Baguette
- 1 cup (julienned) Carrots
- 1 cup (julienned) Daikon radish
- 0.5 cup White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 pound Boneless pork chops (or chicken breast)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 1 thinly sliced Cucumber
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 thinly sliced Jalapeño
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the julienned carrots and daikon radish. Add white vinegar, granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss together and set aside for at least 15 minutes to pickle. Drain before using.
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to create a spicy mayo. Set aside.
Season the pork chops (or chicken) with soy sauce, ground black pepper, and lightly coat with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the pork or chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Then thinly slice into strips.
Slice the baguettes open lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through, and lightly toast them in an oven or on a stovetop pan.
Spread the spicy mayonnaise generously on both sides of each baguette.
Layer the pickled carrots and daikon, sliced cooked pork (or chicken), cucumbers, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro inside each baguette.
Close the sandwich and serve immediately. Enjoy your spicy banh mi!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.3 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4937 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
