Bánh mì
Bánh mì (pronounced [ˈbʌn mi] in English and [ʔɓɐːɲ³⁵ mi²¹] in Vietnamese) is a Vietnamese baguette made with wheat and rice flour or a type of sandwich traditionally made with this type of baguette. The sandwich is made up of thinly sliced, pickled carrots, daikon, onions, cilantro, and meat or tofu. Popular bánh mì fillings include pork, paté, chicken, and head cheese. The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich — as well as its relatively low cost — make it a popular dish.
Ingredients
The genesis of the bánh mì sandwich stems from the French countryside "salad sandwich" which consists of lettuces, tomatoes and sometimes vegetables as well as dressing served on a baguette. The ingredients in a Vietnamese sandwich vary most notably in their meat selections. The most common varieties are bánh mì gà made with chicken, banh mi trung with scrambled egg, bánh mì bì made with shredded pork skin and roasted rice powder, bánh mì thịt nướng made with grilled pork, bánh mì xíu mại made with juicy crushed pork meatballs, with the most popular bánh mì dāc bịêt or the special combo which comprises all the ingredients. Also occasionally available is bánh mì chay, a vegetarian option, usually made with tofu or textured vegetable protein. In West Philadelphia, this is known as a tofu hoagie. Although, the most common is made with various Vietnamese coldcuts made of pork, and pickled vegetables consisting of carrot and radish. Also added are chili peppers and pate. Another popular option is the breakfast Banh Mi, either with fried scrambled eggs wrapped within, or the more popular version eaten widely for breakfast in Vietnam: Eggs fried sunny-side-up with onions, sprinkled with Soy sauce or Maggi sauce, and eaten with a fresh (and sometimes buttered) baguette. Most Banh Mi sandwiches contain a Vietnamese mayonnaise-like spread that is actually a mixture of egg yolks and cooking oil and/or butter with optional spices added.
Bánh mì is generally served in small shops and at some phở noodle eateries. Bánh mì shops can be found in many countries, especially in areas with a Vietnamese immigrant community.
See also
External links
- Miomi - Vietnam's premier Bánh Mi chain (in Vietnamese)
- Alice's Guide to Vietnamese Banh
- Saigon Wraps & Sandwiches - Original Bánh Mi Store Northern California
- Ba-Le Sandwiches - Bánh Mi chain in Hawaii
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