Banh mi
Banh mi is a Vietnamese term for all types of bread. The word is derived from the Vietnamese words bánh (bread) and mì (wheat). There are many different types of banh mi, but the most popular are the ones made with rice flour and water.
The first recorded banh mi recipe was in the 18th century, when French colonists brought the baguette to Vietnam. The Vietnamese adapted the French bread, making it smaller and using it as a wrap for various fillings.
The fillings for banh mi vary depending on region, but typically include some combination of meat, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and chili peppers. The most popular meats used in banh mi are pork, chicken, and beef.
Advice
When making banh mi, it's important to use the freshest ingredients you can find! Make sure to use a good quality Vietnamese-style baguette, as this is the foundation for a great banh mi. Additionally, be sure to combine flavors like sweet, salty, and sour to create a delicious balance. Preparing the vegetables is also important - slicing them thinly will keep the sandwich from getting soggy. Finally, don't forget the herbs - cilantro, mint, and basil are all essential to bringing the flavors of the banh mi together!
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Recipes
Shortcut Banh Mi With Pickled Carrots and Daikon
- SANDWICH
- cilantro
- jalapeño
- mint
- hero roll
- PORK
- lime zest
- lime juice
- ground pork
- peanut
- sugar
- basil
- mayonnaise
- black pepper
- salt
- fish sauce
- sriracha
- green onion
- garlic
- PICKLED VEGETABLES
- daikon radish
- salt
- sugar
- rice wine vinegar
- carrot
- persian
Vietnamese Short Rib Pho French Dip Banh Mi with Thai Basil Chimichurri.
- salt
- fresno chile
- cinnamon
- ginger
- shallot
- star anise
- thai basil
- olive oil
- onion
- red wine vinegar balsamic vinegar
- cilantro
- fish sauce
- garlic
- green onion
- beef broth
- garlic
- fried egg
- swiss cheese
- beef short rib
- shiitake mushroom
- mung bean sprout
Banh Mi recipe
- water
- sugar
- cilantro
- maggi seasoning
- cucumber
- red chilly
- rice wine vinegar
- salt
- bread roll
- green onion
- carrot
- cha lua vietnamese pork loaf
- roast
- thi nguoi
- mayonnaise
- chicken pate
- pork meatball
- poached chicken
Grilled Chicken Banh Mi Recipe
- english cucumber
- chicken breast
- honey
- rice vinegar
- black pepper
- ginger
- garlic
- fish sauce
- daikon radish
- white vinegar
- carrot
- brown sugar
- mayonnaise
- chicken liver pate
- clove
- salt
- soy sauce
- sugar
- water
- vietnamese roll
- cilantro
- marinade
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- sandwich
- lime juice
- jalapeño
Classic Banh Mi Recipe
- french baguette
- jalapeño
- onion
- cilantro
- brown sugar
- salt
- pickled carrot
- soy sauce
- fish sauce
- pâté
- cucumber
- water
- mayonnaise
- black pepper
- pork shoulder
- jalapeño
- garlic
- roast pork
- pork
- sandwich
Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Banh Mi in a Waffle Cone
- fish sauce
- lime
- american cheese
- mayonnaise
- cook cornmeal
- shrimp
- red chili flake
- cucumber
- butter
- hoisin sauce
- vietnamese chili garlic sauce
- water
- olive oil
- rice vinegar
- sugar
- carrot
- waffle cone
- liver paté
- salt
- pork chop
- mint
Braunschweiger Banh Mi
- salt
- mayonnaise
- brown mustard
- sriracha
- cauliflower
- cilantro
- fish sauce
- lemon juice
- red wine vinegar
- egg
- watercress
- carrot
- garlic
- caraway seed
- all purpose flour
- bread crumb
- white wine vinegar
- braunschweiger liverwurst
- english cucumber
- jalapeño
- baguette
- salt
- sugar
- onion
- vegetable oil
- pork cutlet
Short Rib Banh Mi with Quick Pickles and Fresh Herbs
- pepper
- salt
- cilantro
- baguette
- onion
- basil
- sugar
- white vinegar
- mayonnaise
- kirby cucumber
- short rib stew
Banh Mi (Vietnamese-Style Sandwich)
- asian chile oil
- salt
- cilantro
- daikon radish
- carrot
- mayonnaise
- english cucumber
- asian hot sauce
- chinese 5-spice powder
- red coloring
- white vinegar
- sugar
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- onion
- canola oil
- sesame oil
- ground pork
- hoisin sauce
- soy sauce
- vietnamese baguette
- vietanmese salami
- vietnamese pork roll
Serious Eats' Bacon Banh Mi
- black pepper
- salt
- maggi seasoning sauce
- soy sauce
- thai fish sauce
- cilantro
- cucumber
- jalapeño
- carrot
- daikon radish
- white vinegar
- bacon
- sugar
- mayonnaise
- vietnamese baguette
Canned Sardine Banh Mi Recipe
- cilantro
- maggi seasoning
- sugar
- sardine
- baguette roll
- jalapeño
- carrot
- daikon radish
- vinegar
- water
- mayonnaise
- salt
Vietnamese Meatball Banh Mi Recipe | Grilling
- bamboo skewer
- black pepper
- pickled carrot
- pork
- sugar
- cilantro
- garlic
- shallot
- pork
- nuoc mam
- rice powder
- baguette
Crispy Tofu Banh Mi with Soy Glazed Mushrooms
- juice lime
- coriander
- blocks tofu
- cornflour
- pickled ginger
- sriracha
- vegetable oil
- shiitake mushroom
- soy sauce
- baguette
- spring onion
- vegan mayonnaise
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 46%
Usual Ingredients
- cilantro 38%
- fish sauce 38%
- mayonnaise 38%