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Ground Pork Bahn Mi (Sandwich or Bowl)

BY:
Shirley McElhattan
Ground Pork Bahn Mi (Sandwich or Bowl)
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time :
20 minutes
Servings :
4
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced persian or english cucumber
  • 1/2 cup sliced radish
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 3 T rice wine vinegar
  • 2 T sugar
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 4 T scallions, finely chopped
  • 3 T sriracho
  • 1 T peanut or avocado oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 pound TVF Ground Pork
  • 2 T fish sauce
  • 1/2 t each salt & pepper
  • 1 t sugar
  • zest of 1 lime
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • small baguettes or cooked rice
  • fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • cilantro and mint, fresh

Directions:

  1. Make the pickled vegetables. Toss together carrots, cucumbers, radish, red onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This can also be made ahead and refrigerated.
  2. Make the pork. In a small bowl, combine mayo, 1 tablespoon scallions, and 1-2 tablespoons chili sauce, to taste. Cover and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add the remaining scallions and garlic. cook for one minute. Add pork and cook, breaking up into small pieces until browned. Stir in the 1 tablespoon chili sauce, fish sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar. Remove from heat and add basil, lime zest, and lime juice. Let cool additional 5 minutes, then add the mayo mixture.
  4. Fill baguette with pork OR sprinkle pork over bowl of cooked rice. Top with jalapeno slices, cilantro, and pickled vegetables.