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'''Bánh mì''' (pronounced "ban mee"), sometimes also referred to as a "Vietnamese [[hoagie]]", is a [[Vietnamese cuisine|Vietnamese]] submarine [[sandwich]] made with a French-inspired [[baguette]], small slices of pickled [[carrot]]s, [[daikon]], [[onion]]s, [[cilantro]], and choice of barbecued pork, [[paté]], and other meats. The contrasting flavors and textures of the [[sandwich]] — as well as its relative low cost — make it a popular dish. [[Image: |
'''Bánh mì''' (pronounced "ban mee"), sometimes also referred to as a "Vietnamese [[hoagie]]", is a [[Vietnamese cuisine|Vietnamese]] submarine [[sandwich]] made with a French-inspired [[baguette]], small slices of pickled [[carrot]]s, [[daikon]], [[onion]]s, [[cilantro]], and choice of barbecued pork, [[paté]], and other meats. The contrasting flavors and textures of the [[sandwich]] — as well as its relative low cost — make it a popular dish. [[Image:banh_mi.jpg]] |
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The sandwich can be found in small bánh mì shops around the world: in [[Saigon]] and throughout Vietnam; in the 13th district of [[Paris]]; and in [[Vietnamese American]] communities such as [[Little Saigon]] ([[Westminster, California]]), [[San Diego, California|San Diego]], [[Houston]], [[New York City]], [[Boston]], [[Philadelphia]], [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Washington, D.C.]], and [[San Francisco]]. They are also sold in tiny mom-and-pop shops in major [[Chinatown]]s, which are usually owned by [[Chinese Vietnamese]] immigrants. |
The sandwich can be found in small bánh mì shops around the world: in [[Saigon]] and throughout Vietnam; in the 13th district of [[Paris]]; and in [[Vietnamese American]] communities such as [[Little Saigon]] ([[Westminster, California]]), [[San Diego, California|San Diego]], [[Houston]], [[New York City]], [[Boston]], [[Philadelphia]], [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Washington, D.C.]], and [[San Francisco]]. They are also sold in tiny mom-and-pop shops in major [[Chinatown]]s, which are usually owned by [[Chinese Vietnamese]] immigrants. |
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Revision as of 00:47, 25 January 2006
Bánh mì (pronounced "ban mee"), sometimes also referred to as a "Vietnamese hoagie", is a Vietnamese submarine sandwich made with a French-inspired baguette, small slices of pickled carrots, daikon, onions, cilantro, and choice of barbecued pork, paté, and other meats. The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich — as well as its relative low cost — make it a popular dish. File:Banh mi.jpg
The sandwich can be found in small bánh mì shops around the world: in Saigon and throughout Vietnam; in the 13th district of Paris; and in Vietnamese American communities such as Little Saigon (Westminster, California), San Diego, Houston, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, San Jose, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. They are also sold in tiny mom-and-pop shops in major Chinatowns, which are usually owned by Chinese Vietnamese immigrants.
The ingredients in a vietnamese sandwich vary most notably in their meat selections. The most common varieties are bánh mì gà made with chicken, bánh mì bì made with shredded pork and roasted rice powder, bánh mì thịt nướng made with barbecued pork, bánh mì xíu mại made with crushed pork meatballs, with the most popular bánh mì dāc bịêt or the special combo which comprises of all the ingredients. Also occasionally available is bánh mì chay, a vegetarian option, usually made with tofu or textured vegetable protein.
Bánh mì is generally served in small shops and at some pho noodle eateries. Several chains offering bánh mì in the United States include Lee's Sandwiches (California), Ba-Le Sandwiches (California), and Saigon Sandwiches (California). Several modern chains, including the ever-expanding Lee's Sandwiches, offers traditional Vietnamese banh mi and Western-style baguette sandwiches. Mr. Baguette, a popular bánh mì café located in the Los Angeles suburb of Rosemead, California, is planning to expand to other areas in California. Bánh mì was featured in San Jose in the 2002 PBS documentary Sandwiches That You Will Like.
See also
External links
- Lee's Sandwiches - A growing bánh mì chain in California.
- Vietnamese Sandwiches in NYC - A listing of NYC bánh mì places.