Banh Mi

Can someone help me dissect what goes into a Vietnamese sandwich? I've been able to get the obvious:

1) French Roll
2) Cilantro
3) BBQ Pork
4) Hot Pepper
5) Cilantro
6) Some kind of pork cake
7) Pate (but what kind)

Anything else that goes into a standard sandwich?

sinos wrote:Can someone help me dissect what goes into a Vietnamese sandwich? I've been able to get the obvious:

1) French Roll
2) Cilantro
3) BBQ Pork
4) Hot Pepper
5) Cilantro
6) Some kind of pork cake
7) Pate (but what kind)

Anything else that goes into a standard sandwich?

Here in the U.S., banh mi sandwiches almost always include shredded and pickled carrot and daikon.

Banh mi in the U.S. very often include Maggi™ seasoning, mayonnaise, and cucumber strips too.

In regards to your list:

1. You will find several different brands of imported chicken liver paté on offer at the markets in the Argyle neighbourhood.

2. It is not a true "French" roll. The proper bread for banh mi sandwiches is made from varying proportions of wheat and rice flour.

3. BBQ pork and "pork cake" are just two of the many options available for banh mi. Others include roasted chicken, tofu, fried eggs, sardines, nem nuong, xiu mai, BBQ beef, shredded pork skin, and nem chua.

E.M.

I'd always thought the pate was actually pork liver.

Erik,

At Tank, the very first Bahn Mi offering is the only one without translation, though we both know it is a blood sausage. Is that sausage easily available in the Vietnamese shops? Do you happen to know the name?

While still on Vietnamese sausage kick: there is a very garlicky sausage, which Tank grills and puts on their steamed rice noodle combos. I've asked about it at Tank, where the waiter said it is garlic sausage easily available at Vietnamese shops. Do you happen to know the name for that?

Thanks!

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:At Tank, the very first Bahn Mi offering is the only one without translation, though we both know it is a blood sausage. Is that sausage easily available in the Vietnamese shops? Do you happen to know the name?

banh mi doi

I do not know if doi is readily available in the local markets; I not a big fan of the stuff.

Cathy2 wrote:While still on Vietnamese sausage kick: there is a very garlicky sausage, which Tank grills and puts on their steamed rice noodle combos. I've asked about it at Tank, where the waiter said it is garlic sausage easily available at Vietnamese shops. Do you happen to know the name for that?

banh hoi nem nuong

The nem nuong at Tank is made in-house.

E.M.

Jay K wrote:I'd always thought the pate was actually pork liver.

Perhaps it is.

Freaky meat is not my detail.

I've only seen chicken and beef patés in the Argyle markets, but I haven't paid close attention; my dog will eat anything.

E.M.

Erik wrote:The nem nuong at Tank is made in-house.

Thanks, at least it keeps me from chasing my tail in frustration!

Regards,