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Easy Vietnamese Cold Cut for Bánh Mì

🍽️4 Servings
📅Jul 27, 2026

Ingredients

2 lb ground pork
1 whole onion, finely diced
8 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
1 tbsp sugar
½ tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Chinese five spice
½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

1
Mix everything together by hand, or use a stand mixer/food processor if you want an even smoother, bouncier texture.
2
Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to let the flavours mingle.
3
Form into meat loaves about 1¼–1½ inches (3–4 cm) thick that fit your air fryer basket.
4
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 22–24 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and beautifully browned.