
Photograph by Peden + Munk, food styling by Adriana Paschen, prop styling by Ceci Garcia
If you’re tired of resorting to burgers when it’s time to turn on the grill, you might be in need of a banh mi party. Just like with burgers, you can set out buns, condiments, and a bevy of toppings for people to build their own sandwiches to their exact specifications. The only real cooking required from you is forming and flipping patties, here made from ground pork and a few flavorful pantry staples like soy sauce and fish sauce. Don’t hold back on the quick-pickled vegetables—they provide some welcome acidity and crunch against the juicy pork and slick of mayonnaise. Use any buns or rolls here, from standard burger buns to kaiser rolls to flour-dusted ciabatta.

