![]() I never managed to hunt down the sliced roast pork but other than the extra fat, the flavour is pretty similar to the roast pork cold cuts sold at everyday delis so just go with that! If you live near a Vietnamese grocery store*, the good news is that you can purchase the Pink Ham and Pork Loaf for a very reasonable price – and it comes vac packed so it lasts for ages. Any pork roast cold cuts work just fine here – I just get it from my local deli – or thinly sliced leftover Pork Roast!Ģ. Banh Mi Meat from Vietnamese grocery store Grilled/roast pork slices – The best Vietnamese Sandwich places use pork belly for flavour and richness. ![]() Pork loaf (Cha Lua) – basically the pork version of the more common chicken loaf sold at everyday delis. ![]() □ The speckles are kind of rubbery/crunchy (it’s pig skin/ears) – but when it’s bundled up with everything else in the Banh Mi, it’s part of the overall eating experience! Vietnamese “Brawn” (Thi Nguoi) – I call this “Pink Ham” and it’s probably unworldly of me to admit this, but I don’t particularly enjoy the flavour or texture. The Banh Mi meat in the photo above is the real deal cold cuts which I purchased from a Banh Mi shop here in Sydney. Just a little drizzle to finish it off!Īuthentic Vietnamese cold cuts from Banh Mi vendor Meat in Banh Mi 1. Pickled carrot – simple to make, the soft crunch and tartness is such a great contrast to the other textures and flavoursĬucumber, coriander/cilantro, green onion, chilli – the freshness and spiciness that we know and love about Banh Mi! Mayo – mayo + pate creates a unique juiciness and savoury richness that we know and love about Banh Mi! Any normal pate that’s not heavily flavoured with liquor or a flavouring like orange is just fine. Pate – pork or chicken, the very best Banh Mi vendors make their own. Crusty on the outside, soft on the inside! When you cut the baguette open, the crust should literally crumble everywhere and make a total mess! □□ Very crusty baguettes – just really good, normal bread rolls. Vietnamese cold cuts (more info below, including subs) – or Vietnamese meatballs or chicken, two popular varieties I’m also sharing today. This Banh Mi recipe isn’t so much of a recipe as it is about sourcing the right ingredients and how to assemble it. here I am getting stuck into one on the streets of Saigon. I certainly had more than my fair share of Banh Mi when I was in Vietnam last year…. The most sought after Banh Mi vendors have lengthy queues from early morning – both here and in Vietnam! It tastes like a rich ham sandwich with a hit of Asian freshness. It’s a sensation of flavours and textures that’s generated a cult following all around the world. Variations – two popular variations of the classic cold cuts version: softest ever Vietnamese Banh Mi meatballs and shredded chicken.īanh Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich that’s made up of an odd sounding combination – crusty bread rolls smeared with pate, mayo, suspicious looking Asian ham, pickled vegetables, green onion, coriander/cilantro, a mighty wack of fresh chillies and drizzle of seasoning. Normal grocery stores – how to make a seriously authentic tasting Banh Mi with just a trip to your local grocery store (Woolies, Coles □□□□) and Vietnamese Grocery Stores – where and what to get in Vietnamese grocery stores that most closely replicates the authentic ingredients ![]() What Banh Mi vendors use – the authentic ingredients used by Banh Mi vendors here in Australia and in Vietnam In today’s Banh Mi recipe, I’m going to show you: Guess what? You DO NOT need trek wide and far to a Vietnamese neighbourhood to get your Vietnamese sandwich fix! This Banh Mi recipe covers the truly authentic meats as well as how to make an exceptional Banh Mi by just going to your everyday grocery store! □□Īuthentic tasting Banh Mi with just a trip to your local grocery store? YES YOU CAN! Banh Mi recipeįellow Banh Mi lovers, this one’s for you! A recipe that’s been in the works for a very long time, with much taste-testing research done (it’s hard work, but someone’s gotta do it… □).
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