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Pork Banh Mi with Quick-Pickled Radishes and Carrots

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The Banh Mi, arguably the greatest international sandwich, is easy to replicate at home. Letting the pickled radishes and carrots age a few days strengthens their tang and helps balance the rich pork.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 long baguette, cut crosswise into four 8" pieces, split and toasted
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 ounces pâté or liverwurst
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 cup quick-pickled radishes and carrots from Bo Ssäm
Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Spread 1 side of each baguette with 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise, and spread the other side of each baguette with pâté, dividing evenly. Pile pork on bottom halves of baguette, and top with jalapeño, radishes and carrots, and cilantro. Close sandwiches.

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