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Char Siu Style Pork Belly Bánh Mì Sandwich

Char Siu Style Pork Belly Bánh Mì Sandwich

Serves 2 | with Pickled Slaw, Coriander and Peanuts

4.5(24)

Emma BlanchetUpdated on April 02, 2026

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Calories

:

707 kcal

Protein

:

45.5g protein

Total

:

25 minutes

Difficulty

:

Easy

Allergens:

Peanut
Wheat
Barley
Cereals containing gluten
Soya
Nuts
Pistachio nuts
Pecan Nuts
Almonds
Cashew nuts
Macadamia Nuts
Sesame
Hazelnuts
Walnuts
Brazil nuts
May contain traces of allergens
Cereals containing gluten
Rye

Char siu, also known as Chinese BBQ pork, is a roasted pork dish popular across the world for its tender texture and distinct blend of sweet and savoury flavours. Bánh Mì is a mouthwatering Vietnamese sandwich often enjoyed in street food markets. This blend of the two layers char siu roasted pork belly and pickled slaw inside a ciabatta for a truly memorable lunch.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Ingredients

serving amount

280 grams

Pork Belly

22.5 milliliter(s)

Rice Vinegar

120 grams

Sliced Carrot and Cabbage Mix

1 bunch(es)

Coriander

25 grams

Salted Peanuts

(Contains: Peanut May contain traces of: Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Pecan Nuts, Almonds, Cashew nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Sesame, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Brazil nuts)

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

75 grams

Char Siu Paste

(Contains: Soya)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for Pickling

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2958 kJ

Energy (kcal)707 kcal

Fat32.3 g

of which saturates7.5 g

Carbohydrate57.6 g

of which sugars17.3 g

Dietary Fibre5.5 g

Protein45.5 g

Salt3.4 g

Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Baking Dish

•Medium Bowl

•Rolling Pin

Instructions

Roast the Pork Belly

1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

b) Remove the pork belly from the packaging. Place in an ovenproof dish along with any juices. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.

c) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf for 25-30 mins. IMPORTANT: Ensure the pork is piping hot throughout.

In a Pickle

2

a) Meanwhile, combine in a medium bowl the rice vinegar and sugar for pickling (see pantry for amount).

b) Add the coleslaw mix and a pinch of salt and toss to coat. Set aside to pickle.

Finish the Prep

3

a) Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).

b) Crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.

Bake the Bread

4

a) Next, halve the ciabatta.

b) Just before everything's ready, pop the ciabatta into the oven to warm through, 2-3 mins.

Up the Flavour

5

a) Once the pork is cooked, thinly slice the pork belly.

b) Pop the sliced pork back in the baking dish and drizzle over the char siu.

c) Toss until the slices are evenly coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve Up

6

a) Once everything's ready, spread the mayo (see pantry for amount) over the base of the ciabatta and top with the char siu pork belly slices.

b) Top with a handful of the pickled slaw, followed by a scattering of coriander and peanuts. Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lid.

c) Share between 2 plates and serve any remaining slaw alongside to finish.

Enjoy!

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