Vietnamese-Style Grilled Pork Bun
A flavorful Vietnamese-inspired dish featuring marinated grilled pork served in a crispy baguette with fresh herbs and pickled vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●4-6 Bun
- ●1 lb Thit NuongVietnamese-style marinated pork
- ●2 tbsp VietnameseFish sauce and lime juice marinade
- ●1/4 cup CrispyPickled carrots and daikon
- ●4 slices BaconOptional
- ●1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- ●1/4 cup Fresh Mint
- ●2 Sliced Chilies
- ●2 tbsp Mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, and 2 tbsp of water. Add the sliced pork and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Grill the pork for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 4
Meanwhile, toast the baguette by grilling it for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 5
Assemble the sandwich by spreading mayonnaise on the bottom half of the baguette. Add sliced pork, crispy pickled carrots and daikon, fresh herbs, and sliced chilies.
- 6
Top with the top half of the baguette and serve immediately.
- 7
If using bacon, cook it in a pan until crispy and add it to the sandwich.
- 8
Optional: Add a fried egg to the sandwich for extra protein.
- 9
Serve with additional pickled carrots and daikon on the side.