Name: Authentic Banh Mi Xiu Mai Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Pork Meatballs (Xiu Mai):**; 1 lb (450g) ground pork (preferably with 20% fat); 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 2 tablespoons); 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 medium carrot, finely grated and squeezed dry; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; *For the Tomato Sauce:**; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 cup (240ml) tomato purée or crushed tomatoes; 1 cup (240ml) chicken or pork broth; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry); *For Assembly:**; 4 small Vietnamese-style baguettes (or 1 large baguette cut into 4 portions); 1/2 cup pickled daikon and carrots (do chua); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (coriander) sprigs; 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumbers; 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced (optional); Mayonnaise or pâté (optional, for spreading)

Banh Mi Xiu Mai 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese sandwich with meatballs in tomato sauce, typically served in a baguette.

sandwich street food

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Baguette pork meatballs tomato sauce

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