Sandwiches

How to make Bánh Mì Thịt

A crisp baguette filled with savoury pork, pâté, pickles, cucumber, herbs and chilli.

What it is

Bánh Mì Thịt in the kitchen

Bánh Mì Thịt is a crisp baguette filled with savoury pork, pâté, pickles, cucumber, herbs and chilli.

Why make it

Make Bánh Mì Thịt when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.

Best with

lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus

Method

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Cook the marinated pork over high heat until browned and cooked through.

  2. Step 2

    Warm the baguettes briefly so the crust becomes crisp.

  3. Step 3

    Split and spread with pâté and mayonnaise.

  4. Step 4

    Add pork, drained pickles, cucumber, coriander and chilli.

  5. Step 5

    Season with a few drops of soy or Maggi-style seasoning if desired and serve immediately.

    Look for: shattering light baguette with hot savoury pork, sharp pickles and fresh herbs Tip: Drain the pickles well and keep the vegetables cold for maximum contrast. Avoid: using a dense baguette or wet pickles that overwhelm the bread
Storage

Make ahead and storage

Storage

Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.

Make ahead

Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.