Korean Spicy Pork Banh Mi
Food has always been one of the ways I feel most connected to the people I love. My partner, Hanna, is Korean, and I’m Vietnamese, so it feels only natural that our kitchen is a mashup of both our cultures. This Korean Spicy Pork Banh Mi is one of my favorite creations because it combines
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 Vietnamese Baguettes
- Pickled Veggies
- Cucumbers
- Jalapenos
- Cilantro
- 2 lb Pork Shoulder or Pork Belly
- 1 tbsp Oil, For Frying
- Onion
- Green Onion
- 1/4 cup Gochujang
- 1 tbsp Coarse Gochugaru
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Grated Ginger
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Corn Syrup or Honey
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 4 stalks Green Onion
- 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
- Jalapeno
- 1/3 cup Oil
- 1/2 cup Kewpie Mayo
- Squeeze of Lime
Instructions
- 1
Korean Spicy Pork:
- 2
Add the thinly sliced pork to a big mixing bowl along with the onion and green onion into the marinade
- 3
Marinate the pork with gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, mirin, and sesame oil
- 4
Mix well, making sure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed, and let the pork marinate in the fridge for a minimum of an hour, but overnight is best
- 5
To a large pan on high heat, add a tablespoon of oil
- 6
Add the marinated pork to the pan, ensuring it is not overcrowded. Allow the pork to caramelize slightly before moving it around
- 7
Then, stir-fry the pork for 5-6 minutes, or until it is mostly cooked through
- 8
Garlic Cilantro Aioli:
- 9
In a blender or food processor, add cilantro, green onion, minced garlic, jalapeño, oil, kewpie mayo, and a squeeze of lime
- 10
Pulse several times, getting the ingredients loose, then blend until homogenous
- 11
Add more oil as necessary to loosen the sauce to the desired texture
- 12
Assemble The Banh Mi:
- 13
To a toasted Vietnamese baguette, add a generous amount of the spicy pork. Top with cucumbers, jalapenos, pickled veggies, and cilantro. Drizzle garlic cilantro aioli over the top and enjoy!