Easy Vietnamese Cold Cut for Bánh Mì (chả lụa-inspired)
Easy Vietnamese Cold Cut for Bánh Mì (chả lụa-inspired)
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground pork
- 1 onion, whole, finely diced
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground pork, finely diced onion, finely minced garlic, chicken bouillon powder, sugar, fish sauce, black pepper, Chinese five spice, and baking soda in a large bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly by hand. For an even smoother and bouncier texture, you can use a stand mixer or a food processor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cover the mixed meat mixture and refrigerate it for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to mingle.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
After refrigeration, form the mixture into meat loaves approximately 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches (3-4 cm) thick. Ensure they are sized to fit conveniently into your air fryer basket.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the formed meat loaves in the air fryer basket. Air fry them at 375°F (190°C) for a total of 22 to 24 minutes. Flip the meat loaves halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking and browning. Continue air frying until they are cooked through and have achieved a beautiful browned exterior.
⏱️ 24 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
The Vietnamese cold cut can be enjoyed hot with rice immediately after cooking.
- 7
Alternatively, for use as a cold cut, let it cool completely, then chill it in the refrigerator. Once cold, it will slice beautifully and is perfect for bánh mì, gỏi cuốn, rice bowls, or simply snacking directly from the cutting board.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Vietnamese Cold Cut for Bánh Mì (chả lụa-inspired)
- 2 lb ground pork
- 1 onion, whole, finely diced
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground pork, finely diced onion, finely minced garlic, chicken bouillon powder, sugar, fish sauce, black pepper, Chinese five spice, and baking soda in a large bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly by hand. For an even smoother and bouncier texture, you can use a stand mixer or a food processor.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cover the mixed meat mixture and refrigerate it for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to mingle.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
After refrigeration, form the mixture into meat loaves approximately 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches (3-4 cm) thick. Ensure they are sized to fit conveniently into your air fryer basket.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the formed meat loaves in the air fryer basket. Air fry them at 375°F (190°C) for a total of 22 to 24 minutes. Flip the meat loaves halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking and browning. Continue air frying until they are cooked through and have achieved a beautiful browned exterior.
⏱️ 24 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
The Vietnamese cold cut can be enjoyed hot with rice immediately after cooking.
- 7
Alternatively, for use as a cold cut, let it cool completely, then chill it in the refrigerator. Once cold, it will slice beautifully and is perfect for bánh mì, gỏi cuốn, rice bowls, or simply snacking directly from the cutting board.