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A crusty baguette filled with glazed Korean BBQ meatballs and pickled vegetables.
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Korean BBQ Meatball Banh Mi

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large eg g
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 Vietnamese baguettes or 4 sub rolls
  • 1/2 cup mayonnais e
  • 1 cup pickled daikon and carrots
  • 1/2 cucumber , sliced into spears
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1 jalapeno , thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground pork, panko, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions until thoroughly integrated.
  • Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk Gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar over medium heat until thickened into a smooth glaze.
  • Toss the baked meatballs in the BBQ glaze until evenly coated.
  • Slice baguettes lengthwise and lightly toast in the oven until the edges are crisp.
  • Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the baguettes and layer with the glazed meatballs.
  • Top with pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber spears, cilantro, and jalapeno slices before serving.