Char siu pork bánh mì (Bánh mì thịt xá xíu) from Lemongrass, Ginger and Mint Vietnamese Cookbook: Classic Vietnamese Street Food Made at Home (page 98) by Linh Nguyen

  • five-spice powder
    This classic Chinese five spice mix unites the five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory. Based on the traditional philosophy of balancing yin and yang, Chinese five spice complements fatty meats like pork belly, goose, and duck. (The Spice House) Buy Now
  • Vietnamese baguette bread
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  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute Portuguese rolls or French baguette bread for Vietnamese baguette bread, pork belly for pork shoulder, and cucumbers for the book's "Carrot and daikon pickles" specified in this recipe.

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    Can substitute Portuguese rolls or French baguette bread for Vietnamese baguette bread, pork belly for pork shoulder, and cucumbers for the book's "Carrot and daikon pickles" specified in this recipe.

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