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Bahn Mi Tacos with Lime being squeezed over it

Bahn Mi Tacos

Nicole Lee
If you've ever savored the amazing flavors of a Bahn Mi sandwich, you know it's an experience like no other. The perfectly marinated meat, tangy pickled carrots, daikon radishes, crunchy cucumbers, aromatic herbs, and creamy aioli creates sheer heaven in each bite. But imagine taking that heavenly experience to a whole new level—introducing Bahn Mi Tacos!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 

Pork Marinade

  • 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin (thinly slice)
  • 2 shallots (chopped)
  • ¼ cup lemongrass (chopped)
  • ⅓ cup fish sauce
  • 5 garlic cloves (smashed)
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1" chunk ginger (chopped)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sambal
  • ¼ tsp chinese five spice
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp msg (optional)

Pickled Carrot & Daikon Radish

  • 1 cup carrots (julienned)
  • 1 cup daikon radish (julienned)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Sriracha Mayo

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • zest of a lime
  • ¼ tsp fish sauce

Other Ingredients

  • 5 small cucumbers (sliced)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch mint
  • 3 jalapenos (sliced)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the pork marinade until well mixed.
  • Add the pork to the bowl and coat it thoroughly with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours to let the flavors meld.
  • Refrigerate the pickled carrots and daikon radishes for 24 hours. [Refer to the pickling instructions in the blog post above]
  • Preheat your grill pan or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork until it's nicely charred and cooked through (about 2-3 minutes per side). Discard the remaining marinade.
  • In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the sriracha mayo until well combined.
  • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place them in the oven for 10-15 minutes until they are fully heated through.
  • Lay a warm tortilla on a clean surface. Spread a generous amount of sriracha mayo on the tortilla.
  • Top with a layer of pickled carrots and daikon radishes, followed by sliced cucumber. Add the grilled pork on top, and garnish with fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and sliced jalapeno.
  • Fold the tortilla over the fillings to form a taco and serve immediately.
Keyword bahn mi, easy taco recipe, street food, tacos, vietnamese food