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Place the baguettes inside for 3-5 minutes until the crust is crispy but the inside remains soft.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Slice the baguettes lengthwise, leaving one side attached to form a hinge. Pull out a bit of the breadcrumb from the center to make more room for fillings if needed.","group":"Assembly","title":"Slice the baguettes lengthwise, leaving one side attached","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Spread a layer of mayonnaise on one side and a generous layer of pork pâté on the other side of the bread's interior.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread a layer of mayonnaise","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Layer the slices of Vietnamese ham, followed by the cucumber strips and the pickled daikon and carrots.","group":"Assembly","title":"Layer the slices of Vietnamese ham","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the cilantro sprigs and sliced bird's eye chilies. Drizzle a small amount of soy sauce or Maggi seasoning over the vegetables.","group":"Assembly","title":"Add the cilantro sprigs and sliced bird's eye chilies","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use Maggi Seasoning instead of regular soy sauce. If you can't find Vietnamese ham (Chả lụa), you can substitute with roast pork or even grilled chicken.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake","noCook"],"equipment":["Oven","Bread knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs","soy"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"sandwich","note":"Standard individual servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Pickled vegetables can be made weeks in advance. The sandwich itself is best served immediately after assembly."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"If storing leftovers, wrap tightly in foil. However, the bread will lose its crunch quickly.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a toaster oven to crisp the bread."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:28:40.511Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:28:40.511Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_b079757101","slug":"khao-tom-thai-rice-soup","title":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Southeast Asian breakfast staple featuring tender rice in a savory broth with seasoned pork meatballs and crispy fried garlic.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b079757101%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=20d1fc02-f00d-4b7f-b686-cbc3f7f1f067","imageAlt":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["thai","breakfast","rice soup","pork meatballs","comfort food","savory"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_9d3fd8add9","slug":"larb-thai-meat-salad","title":"Larb (Thai Meat Salad)","description":"A vibrant and zesty Southeast Asian meat salad made with savory ground meat, fresh herbs, toasted rice powder, and a spicy-sour dressing.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai","Lao"]},"course":["main","salad"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_9d3fd8add9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=740c8f23-9305-4046-b91d-367c7898ad4f","imageAlt":"Larb (Thai Meat Salad) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","thai","meat salad","healthy","high protein","low carb"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":4}]}