Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich

Bánh mì or banh mi is the Vietnamese word for bread. In Vietnamese cuisine, it also refers to a type of baguette which is often split lengthwise and filled with various savory ingredients as a sandwich and served as a meal. Plain banh mi is also eaten as a staple food.

Condiments preparation steps

Preparation (the day before) grate or cut into strips, strips the carrots. Put the white vinegar in a jar, add the sugar and salt. Stir to dissolve and pour hot water. Then add the carrots and mix well. Then let marinate overnight in the fridge . In a container that can contain the pork tenderloin and its marinade, put all the ingredients, follow the directions of the sachet to the letter. Mix and reserve at least 12 hours, therefore overnight.

Cooking steps

Preparation (the next day) preheat the oven to 210 ° c. Place the filet mignon on a wire rack. Put in the oven for 30-40 minutes. To make the pork tender and to have a more pronounced taste, baste the meat very regularly with the marinade.

banh mi fillet mignon preparation

Meanwhile, rinse the cilantro, cut the cucumber into slices and lengthwise.

rinse the cilantro

Cut slices of cha lua (3-4 per person) take out the meat, let cool for about 10 minutes and cut the fillet into thin slices.

Cut slices of cha lua

Banh mi final steps

Cut the baguette or your rustic buns. Spread a little mayonnaise on both sides. Arrange the fillet, cucumbers, coriander, cha lua, chilli. Then the carrots and pack well. Drain well. Before serving add a few drops of maggi on top.

Enjoy your meal !