Vietnamese Banh Mi-Style Breakfast Sandwich (Egg + Pork)

Ingredients

• 1 baguette or crusty roll
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup cooked pork (shredded or sliced)
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic (minced)(optional)
• 1.5 tbsp pickling vinegar (or rice vinegar)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup carrot (shredded)
• 1/4 cup daikon or cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp cilantro or parsley(optional)
• 1 tsp neutral oil(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Quick-pickle the veggies: mix vinegar and sugar in a bowl until dissolved. Add carrot and daikon/cucumber; toss and set aside 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Warm the pork in a skillet with soy sauce and garlic (if using) until hot, 2–3 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook eggs to your preference: for a classic breakfast sandwich, fry or scramble until just set (or keep yolks runny).

4. 4

   Slice the roll and spread mayonnaise on both sides.

5. 5

   Fill with warm pork, eggs, pickled vegetables, and herbs. Add black pepper to taste.