Vietnamese-Style Sandwich: Banh Mi Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup julienned carrot
• 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
• Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 6 ounces ground pork
• 1 tablespoon roast pork seasoning mix*
• Pinch garlic powder
• Pinch ground black pepper
• Four 10-inch baguettes
• Mayonnaise, as needed
• 8 thin slices Vietnamese-style pork roll (cha lua), or bologna
• 8 slices Vietnamese-style salami, or ham or turkey
• 4 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
• 1/4 medium English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Asian-style chili oil, to taste, optional