Pork and Chinese Sausage Sandwich with Asian Slaw

Make the Asian slaw: Combine water, sugar, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Transfer vinegar mixture to a bowl and cool. Add carrots and daikon; mix well and season with salt. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes or store in the refrigerator overnight.
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Make the seasoned pork: Heat oil in a small nonstick pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft. Add pork, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from heat. Set aside and cover with foil to keep warm.

Arrange baguettes on a grill pan and toast until bread is crisp. Spread mayonnaise on the inside of each baguette. Fill with seasoned pork and 2 to 4 slices of Chinese sausage. Top with a spoonful of Asian slaw and shredded lettuce. Season with 1 teaspoon soy sauce, ground pepper, and chili oil. Garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make a total of 4 sandwiches. Serve hot.