Vietnamese Sandwich Banh Mi

• 4 whole French Baguettes (not Sour Dough Or Overly Crusty Types)
• 1 pound Pork Loin, Grilled And Sliced Across The Grain
• Mayonnaise, to taste
• Soy Sauce, to taste
• 2 Tablespoons Vietnamese Chili Sauce
• 1 whole Cucumber-seeded, Peeled, And Sliced
• 1 bunch Cilantro-washed
• 1 can (4 Oz.) Jalapenos, Sliced Thin (optional)
• Pepper To Taste
• 3 Tablespoons Marinated/Pickled Carrots And Daikon, Or Do Chua (Easily Found In The Asian Market, Or Use The Recipe Below)
• 1 whole Carrot, Peeled And Cut Into Matchsticks
• 1 pound Daikon, Peeled And Cut Into Matchsticks
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1- 1/4 cup White Vinegar
• 1 cup Water

1. I have to say that this recipe is more like assembly instructions rather than a recipe, because its really just a sandwich.
2. The amounts above are all approximate.
3. Ive also left out the pate that is traditionally mixed with the mayonnaise, just because I have a difficult time finding it at our market.
4. You can use a variety of types or meats.
5. We prefer pork and use what ever is on sale, usually chops or loin.
6. A marinade can be used for the pork prior to grilling, but it really isnt necessary.
7. Just dont let the meat get too dry when grilling.
8. View my blog for pics of the assembly process.
9. Its really easy and so, so yummy even to the kiddos!
10. Marinate pork if desired, and grill.
11. Slice into approximately 1/2 slices across the grain.
12. Slice French sandwich rolls (also known as banh mi) in half lengthwise.
13. Hollow out some of the bread, making a trough inside.
14. This makes it easier to eat and make.
15. (Optional: toast the bread open-faced in a toaster oven or broiler till just slightly crispy.)
16. Generously spread mayonnaise on both sides of the roll.
17. Drizzle lightly with soy sauce.
18. Layer the following ingredients on the bottom of the roll:
19. pork slices Vietnamese sweetened Chili Sauce marinated carrot/daikon shreds cucumber slices cilantro freshly ground pepper jalapeno slices (optional, but try it!
20. Youll like it!)
21. Slice and enjoy.
22. Half a sandwich roll is usually a good portion size.
23. The pickled carrot-daikon can be easily purchased pre-made in the produce section of your local Asian market, and I think its better than I can make because the slices are much smaller.
24. But if you REALLY want to make your own, then simply combine the pickling marinade ingredients (salt, sugar, vinegar, water) and stir to dissolve the sugar.
25. Add the sliced carrots and daikon and let marinate for at least 1 hour.

loin, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili sauce, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, pepper, carrots, carrot, daikon, salt, sugar, white vinegar, water

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/vietnamese-sandwich-e28093-banh-mi/ (may not work)