Hoisin-Glazed Pork Banh Mi Recipe
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
- 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.
- Bake in 400°F oven until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 18 minutes.
- Brush tops of meatballs with hoisin sauce.
- 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:
- In bowl, whisk together sugar, boiling water, vinegar and salt until sugar has dissolved.
- Add in cucumber and carrot.
- Let stand for at least 15 minutes.