PORK BANH MI SANDWICH

Pork Banh Mi Sandwich image

Provided by David Henson @Davethechef

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 17

THE SLAW
1/4 cup(s) distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) julienned carrots
1/2 cup(s) julienned daikon radish
- salt to taste
FOR THE SEASONED PORK:
1 teaspoon(s) canola oil
2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped yellow onion
1 pound(s) ground pork
2 tablespoon(s) hoisin sauce
2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
1 teaspoon(s) toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon(s) chinese five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) onion powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

Make the slaw: Bring vinegar, sugar, and ½ cup water to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan over high heat; transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in carrots, radish, and salt, and set the slaw aside for 30 minutes. Drain.
Make the seasoned pork: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add pork, hoisin, 2 tsp. soy sauce, sesame oil, five-spice powder, onion and garlic powders, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until browned, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
you will also need: 4 10 inch baguettes ½ cup mayonnaise Asian-style chile oil, to taste ½ cup cilantro sprigs ½ medium English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 thick slices
Heat oven to 400°. Place baguettes on a baking sheet and spread 1 tbsp. mayonnaise inside both halves. Bake until hot and slightly crisped, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and divide seasoned pork evenly between baguettes, top each with 1 tsp. soy sauce, ¼ of the cilantro, and 1 cucumber slice. Season with more pepper and chile oil, and top with the slaw. Close sandwiches.