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Banh-mi Wrap: Vietnamese Grilled Pork Wrap with Pickled Carrots and Mint (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

Banh-mi Wrap: Vietnamese Grilled Pork Wrap with Pickled Carrots and Mint (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

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Banh-mi Wrap: Vietnamese Grilled Pork Wrap with Pickled Carrots and Mint (Aarti Sequeira)

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 cups shredded carrots (10 oz)
1/4 cup soy sauce ( i use gluten-free low-sodium tamari)
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp five-spice powder
1 tsp garam masala, store-bought or homemade , recipe follows
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small shallot, minced (about 3 tbsp)
1 lb (1/2-inch thick) boneless center-cut pork loin chops
4 flour tortillas ( gluten-free alternative: brown rice tortillas, or use small corn ones and make these as tacos!)
mayonnaise , as needed
1 english cucumber , sliced thinly on the bias
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh mint
4 fresno chiles , or jalapeno peppers, sliced thinly
2 limes, each cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cup green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds)
3 tbsp whole cloves
4 large black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds) , optional
3 large cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it's about 3 tbsp of bark bits)

Directions:

Sandwiches:
For the pickled carrots: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, and salt until dissolved. Add the carrots, toss to coat and allow to pickle for about 2 hours.
For the pork: Combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, garam masala, black pepper, garlic and shallots in a re-sealable plastic bag. Seal and shake until well dissolved. Add the pork to the bag, massage the marinade into the pork and marinate for 1 hour.
When you're ready to cook the pork, grab a large cast-iron skillet. Place the pan over high heat until it is smoking. Using a pair of tongs, pull each pork chop out of the marinade, shake off the excess and place it in the pan. Don't crowd the pan - no meat should be touching! You want the meat to sear, not steam.
After about 2 minutes, flip each chop; it should be a caramel brown color. Cook another minute on the other side and remove from the pan. If you're cooking in batches, cook the remaining chops.
Slice the chops into thin strips.
For the sandwiches: Warm the tortillas up over an open flame so they become soft and pliable. I also like to char them a little! If you don't have a gas stove, warm them in a pan over medium heat, or pop them in a microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. Smear a little mayo down the middle of the tortilla. Then, pile a little layer of pickled carrots, some cucumber slices, a few sprigs of cilantro, some mint leaves, pork chop strips, a few slices of chiles a and squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top. Wrap, and secure with toothpick. Wrap in parchment paper if you're taking them to the beach, or just eat right away if you're not!
Aarti's Hot (not heavy!) Homemade Garam Masala:
Add the green cardamom seeds, cloves, black cardamom seeds and cinnamon sticks to a spice/coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight. Yield: about 1/2 cup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	315.09 Kcal (1319 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.37g	7%
Cholesterol	12.78mg	4%
Sodium	2200.51mg	92%
Potassium	560.61mg	12%
Total Carbs	56.15g	19%
Sugars	24.28g	97%
Dietary Fiber	6.4g	26%
Protein	13.66g	27%
Vitamin C	145mg	242%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	57%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	84.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.71 Kcal (401 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.33g	7%
Cholesterol	3.88mg	4%
Sodium	668.41mg	92%
Potassium	170.29mg	12%
Total Carbs	17.06g	19%
Sugars	7.38g	97%
Dietary Fiber	1.94g	26%
Protein	4.15g	27%
Vitamin C	44mg	242%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	57%
Iron	0.8mg	15%
Calcium	25.7mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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