Pork Meatball Banh Mi

Take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey with this Pork Meatball Banh Mi, a vibrant Vietnamese sandwich that’s bursting with flavor and texture. Juicy, savory pork meatballs infused with garlic, ginger, and fish sauce are nestled in a crusty baguette slathered with spicy sriracha mayo. The sandwich is brought to life with tangy homemade pickled carrots and daikon, crisp cucumbers, fresh cilantro, and a hint of heat from sliced jalapeño. Perfectly balanced between rich, zesty, and refreshing, this recipe is a gourmet take on a classic street food favorite. Ready in just under an hour, it's the ideal choice for a quick yet impressive meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 eggs
• 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 medium carrot
• 0.5 small daikon radish
• 0.5 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar (for pickling)
• 1 tsp salt (for pickling)
• 4 small baguettes
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 small cucumber
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 1 jalapeño

Directions

Step 1

Make the pickled vegetables: Peel and julienne the carrot and daikon radish. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add the julienned vegetables and set aside for at least 20 minutes to pickle, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Prepare the pork meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Shape the meatball mixture into small, 1-inch balls and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Cook the meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it. Cook the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F), about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.

Step 5

Prepare the baguettes: Slice the baguettes lengthwise, leaving them attached on one side to create a pocket.

Step 6

Make the spicy mayo: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sriracha. Spread the mayo mixture inside each baguette.

Step 7

Assemble the banh mi: Drain the pickled vegetables and thinly slice the cucumber and jalapeño. Stuff each baguette with cooked meatballs, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, sliced jalapeño, and fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Pork Meatball Banh Mi!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1912.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4487.4

Total Fat 163.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 653.9mg	0%
Sodium 11020.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 543.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 56.8g
Protein 205.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 416.6mg	0%
Iron 29.7mg	0%
Potassium 1870.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 48.7%