Pork Meatball Báhn Mì

Ingredients

• 1 packet (about 500g) pork sausages 
• Glug canola oil 
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
• 4cm knob ginger, grated 
• ¼ cup (60ml) honey 
• ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce 
• ½ tsp (3ml) fish sauce 
• Juice (30ml) and grated peel of 1 lime 
• 1 French loaf or baguette, cut into 4 
• Melted butter, for toasting 

For serving:

• Radishes, sliced  
• Spring onion, sliced  
• Cucumber ribbons  
• Pickled veg  

Method

1. Remove pork sausage mince from its casing. 
2. Shape into golf-sized balls. 
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. 
4. Fry meatballs for 8–10 minutes, or until golden. 
5. Add garlic and ginger and fry until fragrant. 
6. Add honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice and peel. 
7. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until sauce thickens. 
8. Slice open French loaf or baguette portions, brush with melted butter and toast in a pan. 
9. Place 3–4 meatballs on each sandwich. 
10. Serve topped with radishes, spring onion, cucumber, red onion and pickled veg. 

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