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Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

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Crisp baguette stuffed with caramelised pork, pickled carrots, fresh coriander, cucumber and a smear of pâté. The world's best sandwich for under a fiver — every bite is a different texture.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 12 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.63

Approx £6.53 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Julienne the carrots, mix with the rice vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 15 minutes to pickle.
  2. 2
    Slice the pork thinly. Marinate with soy, fish sauce and crushed garlic for 5 minutes, then pan-fry hot for 3-4 minutes until caramelised.
  3. 3
    Slice the baguettes lengthways. Toast briefly under the grill until crisp.
  4. 4
    Spread the inside with mayonnaise. Layer with pork, drained pickled carrots, cucumber slices, coriander and sliced chilli.
  5. 5
    Press together firmly. Eat immediately — the contrast of warm pork and cold pickle is the whole point.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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