Steak or Pork for Banh Mi

Serves: 6 (aldi rolls or small sub rolls)

Ingredients:

·        Thinly Sliced Pork or Steak (1lb)

·        1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

·        1 Tbsp Fish Sauce

·         2 Tbsp Sugar

·        2 tsp Minced Garlic

·        1 tsp Grated Ginger

·        1 tsp Sesame Oil

·        2 tsp onion powder, or 1 diced shallot

Directions:

1.     Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and onion powder in a bowl.

2.     Place sliced meat into the marinade, mix well.

3.     Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4.     Heat pan on high. Add meat and cook until browned.

Pickled Veggies (Sweet and Tangy)

• Carrot Thinly Sliced with a Peeler
• 1 Cup Water
• 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
• 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Sugar

1. Cut carrots

2. Microwave water for 2 minutes.

3. Mix water, sugar, white vinegar and carrots.

4. Let sit for 20 mins and can be stored in fridge for weeks.

Homemade Mayo

•         1 egg yolk
•         up to 1/2 cup oil (canola oil) (add little sesame oil)
•         1 tsp warm water
•         pinch of kosher salt (1/4 tsp)
•          grated garlic (any other flavorings) 

1.       Using hand mixer, beat the egg yolk and very slowly add oil (like droplets)
2.       When its thickened, stop adding oil. If it gets chunky, add 1 tsp warm water and  
          then keep adding oil.
3.       Stir in salt and some grated garlic.

Accompaniments:

Sliced Cucumber (in sticks)     Sliced Jalapeno  Cilantro sprigs French Baguette  Mayo (if not, room temp butter)

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Cut baguette in half lengthwise. Bake for 6 mins or until edges gets brown. 
2. Spread on mayo. Add tofu, pickled veggies, cucumber, and jalapeno.

For Aldi Rolls

1. Preheat oven at 350F. Split rolls in half, lay flat on baking sheet and bake for 7 mins.