Name: Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwich with Eggs and Sausage
Cook time: 35 Minutes
Total time: 35 Minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced scallion (white part only); 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 3/4 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 1/4 pounds ground pork; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 8 large eggs; 1 baguette, cut into four segments, split on one side, toasted; Mayonnaise, for serving; Sambal or hot sauce, for serving; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 avocado, pitted and sliced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and julienned, to taste; Cilantro and mint leaves, for serving

Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwich with Eggs and SausageLinda Pugliese, food styling by Chelsea Zimmer

It's easier than you think to make homemade sausage for this Vietnamese take on the egg sandwich. No need to mess with casings; just mix ground pork with seasonings, form into patties, and pan-fry.

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