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Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi: The Best Homemade Twist Ever

Crispy pork belly banh mi
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Experience the ultimate fusion of flavors with this crispy pork belly banh mi, a perfect homemade twist on a classic Vietnamese sandwich.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pork belly
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  • 1 baguette
  • 1/2 cup pickled carrots
  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Score the skin of the pork belly and marinate it in fish sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder.
  3. Roast the pork belly in the oven for 1.5 hours until the skin is crispy.
  4. While the pork is roasting, prepare the pickled carrots and slice the cucumber.
  5. Slice the baguette open and spread mayonnaise inside.
  6. Once the pork is cooked and crispy, slice it thinly and layer it inside the baguette with pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy pork belly banh mi!

Notes

  • For extra crunch, serve the banh mi immediately after assembling.
  • You can substitute pork belly with grilled chicken or tofu for a different flavor.

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Keywords: Crispy pork belly banh mi, Vietnamese sandwich, homemade banh mi

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