The Bánh Mì

I include this recipe here because it makes use of three preparations in this book: slow-roasted pork, meat loaf (traditionally this would be a country pâté), and pickled vegetables. But this classic Vietnamese sandwich is first of all about the bread: a French roll with a thin but crunchy crust and a soft crumb. They’re hard to find if you don’t have a Vietnamese bakery near you, so feel free to use a well-made baguette. Or, by all means make your own rolls (see the