Jul 14 2026

The Saigon Sandwich Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

smoked pork shoulder, cha lua (Vietnamese pork sausage) & chicken pâté, cilantro, scallion, cucumber, jalapeño, sweet & spicy aioli, pickled carrots on house brioche bun, served with house dill pickle, choice of fries or side salad

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Components

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather and prepare all the ingredients. Slice the cucumber, jalapeño, and scallions. Chop the cilantro and set aside.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of the brioche bun, spread a layer of chicken pâté. Top with smoked pork shoulder slices, cha lua, and pickled carrots.

  3. 3

    Add Fresh Ingredients

    Layer the sliced cucumber, jalapeño, and scallions on top of the meats. Drizzle sweet & spicy aioli generously over the top.

  4. 4

    Finish and Serve

    Place the top half of the brioche bun on the sandwich. Serve with dill pickle slices and your choice of fries or a side salad.