Usuba
Vietnamese Pork Liver Sandwich
Crispy baguette with tender liver pâté, marinated pork, fresh vegetables, and aromatic sauce with cilantro and mint. A classic Vietnamese dish that combines crispy texture, rich flavors, and the freshness of herbs.
- Total
- 60 min
- Standard serving
- 340.9 g
Ingredients
Total 21- Pork ham
62.5 g - Vegetable oil
15 ml≈ 1 tbsp - Chicken liver
15 g≈ 1/2 pcs - French baguette
50 g≈ 1 pcs - Onion
37.5 g≈ 1/4 pcs - Cilantro
7.5 g≈ 2.5 sprig - Mint
7.5 g≈ 2.5 sprig - Freshly squeezed orange juice
3.75 ml≈ 3/4 tsp - Fish Sauce
3.75 ml≈ 3/4 tsp - Brown sugar
1.1 g≈ 1/4 tsp - Garlic
2.25 g≈ 3/4 clove - Green onion
7.5 g≈ 1.5 tbsp - Mayonnaise
21.053 ml≈ 1.5 tbsp - Ketchup
3.75 ml≈ 3/4 tsp - Soy sauce
11.25 ml≈ 2 tsp - Sesame oil
1.25 ml≈ 1/4 tsp - Chili pepper
1.3 g≈ 2/3 tsp - White cabbage
37.5 g≈ 3/4 slice - Carrot
25 g≈ 1/4 pcs - Cucumbers
25 g - Salt
to taste
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare the liver: remove blood vessels and veins, pour cold water over it and let it soak for 15 minutes.
- 2
Step 2
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat, add 30 ml of vegetable oil.
- 3
Step 3
Add finely chopped onion and chopped cilantro stems. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- 4
Step 4
Add the liver and fry, stirring, for about 10 minutes. The liver should be cooked through but remain tender and slightly pink inside.
- 5
Step 5
Blend half of the liver in a blender until smooth. Chop the second half and mash it with a fork. Combine both parts to create a pâté with chunks.
- 6
Step 6
Slice the pork into thin pieces. Place in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, orange juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sliced green onions. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
- 7
Step 7
Fry the marinated pork in a preheated pan with a small amount of oil on all sides for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- 8
Step 8
Prepare the sauce: finely chop the cilantro and mint leaves. Mix with mayonnaise, ketchup, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and sesame oil. Thinly slice the chili pepper and remove the seeds. Add the pepper to the sauce to taste, salt and mix.
- 9
Step 9
Prepare the vegetables: shred the cabbage, cut the carrots into thin matchsticks, slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- 10
Step 10
Heat the baguette on a grill or in the oven. Make a deep cut along it without cutting all the way to the edge.
- 11
Step 11
Generously spread pâté on both parts of the baguette. Arrange the vegetables and pork slices, drizzle with sauce and serve.
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