Description
This Korean BBQ Meatball Banh Mi recipe brings together tender Korean-style meatballs glazed in spicy-sweet BBQ sauce, crunchy pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs all packed into a crispy baguette. A flavor-packed sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner. Keywords: Korean BBQ sandwich, Banh Mi meatball, fusion recipes, easy weeknight sandwich, Asian sandwich ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb ground pork or ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce (gochujang-based or store-bought)
1/2 cup carrots, julienned
1/2 cup daikon radish, julienned
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 large baguette
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix just until combined.
2. Shape mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs. Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes or pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
3. Warm the Korean BBQ sauce in a small saucepan. Toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce until fully coated.
4. In a separate bowl, combine carrots and daikon with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit for 15–30 minutes to quick-pickle.
5. Slice and lightly toast the baguette in the oven until golden and crisp.
6. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the toasted baguette. Layer in pickled vegetables, glazed meatballs, cilantro, and jalapeños if using.
7. Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crispy.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender and juicy.
Always pickle your vegetables at least 15 minutes ahead to let the flavors develop.
Toasting the baguette just before assembling ensures maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baked or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Fusion, Korean-Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg