What is a banh mi?
Bánh mì or bánh mỳ, literally biscuit or cake (Bánh) and flour or wheat (mì), is a Vietnamese baguette made with both wheat and riceflour, but more popularly known as a type of sandwich traditionally made with this type of baguette. There are many global and regional variations of the sandwich, but the most common version features thinly sliced pickled carrots and daikon (known as đồ chua), cucumbers, cilantro, chili peppers, pâté, mayonnaise and various meat fillings or tofu. Popular bánh mì fillings include roasted or grilled pork, steamed or roasted pork belly, Vietnamese sausage, chicken,head cheese and ham.
Bánh mì shops can be found in many countries, especially in areas with a Vietnamese immigrant community. The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich — as well as its relatively low cost — make it a popular dish. They are often marketed abroad as "Vietnamese sandwiches" or "Vietnamese subs". In Australia, they are known as "pork rolls".
Full Wikipedia article here. | Photo Illustration by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times
Bánh mì or bánh mỳ, literally biscuit or cake (Bánh) and flour or wheat (mì), is a Vietnamese baguette made with both wheat and riceflour, but more popularly known as a type of sandwich traditionally made with this type of baguette. There are many global and regional variations of the sandwich, but the most common version features thinly sliced pickled carrots and daikon (known as đồ chua), cucumbers, cilantro, chili peppers, pâté, mayonnaise and various meat fillings or tofu. Popular bánh mì fillings include roasted or grilled pork, steamed or roasted pork belly, Vietnamese sausage, chicken,head cheese and ham.
Bánh mì shops can be found in many countries, especially in areas with a Vietnamese immigrant community. The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich — as well as its relatively low cost — make it a popular dish. They are often marketed abroad as "Vietnamese sandwiches" or "Vietnamese subs". In Australia, they are known as "pork rolls".
Full Wikipedia article here. | Photo Illustration by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times
Grilled Pork Banh Mi
