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Hoisin-Glazed Pork Banh Mi Recipe

Time: 30 Minutes Serves: 6

Get ready to savour perfection in a sandwich: the Hoisin-Glazed Pork Banh Mi featuring Brioche Hot Dog Buns. This mind-blowingly delicious banh mi recipe combines the best ingredients into one irresistible bite. Your mouth will water just thinking about it. Dish it up for a solo lunch feast or serve it for a crowd at your next event – this Banh Mi recipe with pork will be your new fave recipe to pair with hot dog buns.

 

Hoisin-Glazed Pork Banh Mi Recipe FAQ

What is in traditional Vietnamese banh mi?

Traditional Vietnamese banh mi features a crusty baguette filled with options like grilled pork, chicken, pâté, or tofu. It is layered with pickled carrots, daikon radish and fresh herbs. The combination of flavors creates a delicious and satisfying sandwich that has become a popular street food in Vietnam.

What is banh mi sauce made of?

Banh mi sauce typically consists of a combination of mayonnaise, soy sauce, and Maggi sauce. These ingredients come together to create a creamy, savoury, and slightly tangy sauce that enhances the flavors of the banh mi sandwich.

What kind of bread does banh mi use?

Banh mi typically uses a French-style baguette, known as “banh mi bread”. For an added twist, try a delectable Gourmet Hot Dog Bun as your base.

Ingredients

Banh Mi

  • 6 COBS Brioche Hot Dog Buns, toasted
  • 450g lean ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch each salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • Pinch turmeric
  • 1 batch quick-pickled vegetables (see recipe below)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro to garnish

Quick-pickled vegetables

  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp boiling water
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup cucumber slices, halved
  • 1 carrot, julienned

Directions

  1. In large bowl, combine pork, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roll into 18 meatballs (about 2 scant tbsp per meatball). Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake in 400°F oven until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 18 minutes.
  3. Brush tops of meatballs with hoisin sauce.
  4. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice and turmeric. Spread mixture inside each hot dog bun. Top each with 3 meatballs, pickled vegetables and cilantro.

Quick-pickled vegetables:

  1. In bowl, whisk together sugar, boiling water, vinegar and salt until sugar has dissolved.
  2. Add in cucumber and carrot.
  3. Let stand for at least 15 minutes.