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.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to create a spicy mayo. Set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Spread the spicy mayonnaise generously on both sides of each baguette.

Step 7

Layer the pickled carrots and daikon, sliced cooked pork (or chicken), cucumbers, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro inside each baguette.

Step 8

Close the sandwich and serve immediately. Enjoy your spicy banh mi!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(753.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1978.0

Total Fat 124.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 120.7mg	0%
Sodium 4936.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.3g
Protein 27.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 190.8mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 833.8mg	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: 56.7%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 37.7%