Banh Mi recipe

Name: Banh Mi recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 4 crusty long bread rolls ((Note 1)); 6 tbsp pork or chicken pate ((Note 2)); 6 tbsp mayonnaise ((Note 3)); 4 - 8 slices Thi Nguoi ("pink ham") OR brawn ((aka head cheese, Note 4)); 4 - 8 slices Cha Lua Vietnamese pork loaf OR chicken loaf ((Note 5)); 4 - 8 slices roast or grilled pork cold cuts ((Note 6)); 1.5 cups fresh coriander/cilantro sprigs ((Note 7)); 2 cucumbers (, finely sliced lengthwise into long strips); 4 green onion stems (, cut into the length of the rolls); 2 red chillies (, finely sliced (or more!) (or less...)); 2 tsp Maggi Seasoning (, for drizzling (Note 8)); 4 medium carrots (, peeled cut into 2-3mm / 1/10" batons); 1 1/2 cups (375ml) hot water (, boiled); 1/2 cup (100g) white sugar; 4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup (185ml) rice wine vinegar ((sub apple cider vinegar)); Pork meatballs for Banh Mi ((Note 9)); Shredded rotisserie or poached chicken ((Note 10))

Instructions

Prep:20min

Recipe video above! See in post for more details and photos about the authentic ingredients, where to source them, and the BEST subs from everyday supermarkets. When combined with everything else, it still tastes like an incredibly authentic Banh Mi!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:23:53 GMT