Easy Banh Mi Recipe – Crispy Baguette, Savory Pork, and Pickled Veggies
If a French baguette and a Vietnamese noodle bowl had a baby, you’d get Banh Mi . It’s crunchy, tangy, savory, spicy, and sweet—all in one glorious bite. This sandwich is the MVP of fusion food, and honestly, it deserves its own fan club. But here's the deal: you don’t need to chase down an authentic Vietnamese bakery to get your fix. You can totally make a simplified version at home that hits all the flavor notes—without a single trip to a specialty market (unless you want to go on a field trip for pickled daikon). Ingredients (Makes 2 sandwiches): For the pickled veg: ½ cup (120 ml) warm water 2 tbsp sugar ¼ cup (60 ml) rice vinegar ¼ tsp salt ½ cup (50g) shredded carrots ½ cup (50g) thinly sliced cucumber or daikon (optional) For the sandwich: 1 small baguette (or 2 demi-baguettes), split 4–6 oz (115–170g) grilled chicken breast, pork, or tofu, sliced 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste Fresh ci...
