Bánh Mì Xíu Mại

Bánh Mì Xíu Mại is a delicious Vietnamese breakfast dish featuring soft meatballs made from ground pork, served in a crusty baguette with fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. This healthy version incorporates lean protein and fresh ingredients for a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 200 grams
• Shallots - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Baguette - 2 small
• Cucumber - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Daikon radish - 1 small, julienned
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro - a handful
• Fresh mint - a handful
• Chili sauce - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shallots, minced garlic, fish sauce, black pepper, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
2. Shape the pork mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil. Cook the meatballs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned and cooked through.
4. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the pickled vegetables by mixing the julienned carrot and daikon radish with rice vinegar. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes.
5. Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise, leaving a hinge. Lightly toast them in the skillet for a couple of minutes until crispy.
6. Assemble the bánh mì by placing the cooked meatballs inside the baguette, followed by slices of cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and mint. Drizzle with chili sauce to taste.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Bánh Mì Xíu Mại!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from lean pork, supporting muscle health.
• Contains fresh vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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