Ingredients
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8 ounces ground pork
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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8 teaspoons mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
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1 French baguette, cut into 4 sections and sliced lengthwise
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2 Persian cucumbers, seeds removed and grated
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1 large carrot, grated
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2 pickles, sliced into matchsticks
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1/2 cup fresh mint
Instructions
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Cook the pork. Heat a skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground pork, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt.
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Brown until cooked through. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, breaking the pork into small pieces as it cooks. Continue cooking as needed until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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Prepare the baguettes. Cut the baguette into four sections and slice each section lengthwise.
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Make room for the filling. Use your fingers to gently remove a little of the soft interior bread from each half, creating space for the fillings.
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Spread the mayonnaise. Add 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise inside each sandwich.
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Add the fillings. Divide the cooked pork among the baguette sections. Top with grated cucumber, grated carrot, pickle matchsticks, and fresh mint.
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Assemble and serve. Close each sandwich and serve while the pork is warm.
Notes
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Drain excess moisture: Grated cucumber can release liquid. Gently squeeze out excess moisture before adding it to the sandwiches.
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Don’t overcook the pork: Break it into small pieces and cook just until done to keep the filling tender.
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Keep the bread crisp: Assemble the sandwiches shortly before serving to prevent the baguette from becoming soggy.
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Balance the textures: Use fresh, crisp vegetables and tangy pickles to complement the savory pork.
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Adjust the mayonnaise: Add more or less depending on how creamy you like your sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Asian
