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Pork Meatball Banh Mi Recipe

Inspired by Bao
Time45m
Serves2

Bao buns with spicy nuoc pickles, pork pate, slaw, fresh cilantro, spicy mayo

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

1

Make the Pork Meatballs

In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, sugar, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.

2

Cook the Meatballs

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

3

Prepare the Spicy Mayo

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with Sriracha to create a spicy mayo. Adjust the Sriracha amount to taste.

4

Prepare the Pickles

Thinly slice the cucumber and toss it with a pinch of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.

5

Assemble the Banh Mi

Slice the baguette lengthwise, spread pork pâté on one side, layer with meatballs, pickled cucumber, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with spicy mayo before closing the sandwich.

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