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Meatball Banh Mi

Savory Meatball Banh Mi Recipe with Tangy Pickled Vegetables

Delicious Meatball Banh Mi filled with savory meatballs, crunchy pickled veggies, and zesty sauces, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
Pickled Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup daikon radish sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
Assembly
  • 1 large baguette
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sriracha mayo

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparing the Meatballs
  1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, cilantro, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs and set aside.
Pickling Vegetables
  1. In a separate bowl, combine julienned carrots and sliced daikon radish with rice vinegar and 1 tbsp sugar. Set aside to pickle.
Cooking and Assembling
  1. Cook meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  2. Slice the baguette lengthwise, leaving one side attached, and lightly toast if desired.
  3. Spread sriracha mayo on the inside of the baguette.
  4. Layer the cooked meatballs, pickled vegetables, and sliced cucumber inside the baguette.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different proteins or add heat with jalapeños for a unique twist.

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