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Lemongrass pork meatball banh mi
Dairy-Free, Family-Friendly, Soy-Free
2 Servings, 930 Calories/Serving
20 Minutes
Stuffed with fragrant meatballs and pickled vegetables, these Vietnamese sandwiches rival the best versions you’d find in Saigon.
In your bag
- 1 organic cucumber
- Sunbasket quick-pickle brine (apple cider vinegar - honey)
- 2 ounces organic shredded carrots
- 10 ounces ground pork
- Sunbasket lemongrass paste (lemongrass - EVOO - garlic - ginger - turmeric)
- 2 ciabatta rolls
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter
- 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh cilantro
- 1 organic jalapeño or other fresh chile (optional)
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 930, Protein: 31g (62% DV), Fiber: 6g (24% DV), Total Fat: 45g (69% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 10g (50% DV), Cholesterol: 55mg (18% DV), Sodium: 780mg (33% DV), Carbohydrates: 98g (33% DV), Total Sugars: 22g, Added Sugars: 17g (34% DV).
Contains:
Tree Nuts (cashew), Wheat
Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.
Instructions
Wash produce before use
1
Make the quick-pickled vegetables
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise; cut one half on the diagonal into ¼-inch-thick slices. Save the remaining half for another use. [Cut 1 cucumber in half lengthwise, then on the diagonal into ¼-inch-thick slices. Save the remaining cucumber.]
2
Prep and cook the meatballs
- Cut a small corner from the ground pork packaging and drain off any excess liquid. Transfer to a plate; pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] oil until hot but not smoking. Add the meatballs; using the back of a spatula, press them lightly into patties about ¾ inch thick. Cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Do not clean the pan.
While the meatballs cook, prepare the ciabatta.
3
Toast the ciabatta
- Cut the ciabatta in half horizontally; drizzle or brush the cut sides with 1 teaspoon [2 tsp] oil and season with salt.
While the ciabatta toasts, prepare the sauce and finish the meatballs.
4
Make the sauce; finish the meatballs
5
Prep the remaining ingredients; assemble the banh mi
- Remove any coarse stems from the cilantro sprigs.
- If using the jalapeño, remove the stem and seeds; thinly slice the jalapeño. Wash your hands after handling.
Serve
Kids Can!
- Measure the water for the pickled vegetables.
- Drizzle the ciabatta with oil.
- Remove any coarse stems from the cilantro sprigs.
- Customize their own banh mi.