Ingredients for one Bánh Mì: 1 crusty French sandwich roll 3 tablespoons secret sauce (mayo, seasoned to taste with hoisin sauce, and sriracha) 4 ounces roasted pork 2 ounces smooth pate 1/2 cup *pickled daikon and carrot 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 6-7 jalapeno slices 6 thin spears English cucumber * To make the pickled daikon and carrot, use equal parts and toss in enough seasoned rice vinegar to coat well. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, or until the veggies get slightly limp. Drain and use, or refrigerate. If using regular vinegar, add a pinch of salt and sugar.
When I lived in silicon valley, i had some Vietnamese friends who took me to some Vietnamese sandwich shops in San Jose, and in 1990 I could get these sandwiches for 1 dollar a piece. I have never had better sandwiches before OR since....this video brings back some very happy memories for me!
I live in Fresno, and east central Fresno we jokingly call the "pho district", there are lots of Southeast Asian stores and restaurants. The current price is 5.00 and still a phenomenal deal. I went to a Vietnamese bakery yesterday and bought fresh bahn mi bread for 1.25 a loaf.
Currently in Vietnam the price of bread is only 1$ or even less than 1$. When you come to Vietnam and enjoy the bread, you will feel great. If you choose the right place, you will feel the special sauce only in Vietnam. In addition to bread, Vietnam also has dishes such as Pho, Bun Cha, Hu Tieu, Banh Canh, Banh Beo,... also great! Hope you can enjoy all ☺️
These were AMAZING! I made them Saturday (1/22/16) and my family can't stop talking about them. They want them at least twice a week now. This is hands down my favorite Food Wishes recipe ever! Thank you Chef John. My food wish is "instant chocolate pudding" like the big name brand does. "Just add milk". My 3 yr old who is your biggest and youngest fan would like spicy chicken tenders. This kid loves spicy food and "her Chef John"
This is quite close, but not the banh mi you'll see here in Vietnam. Our bread is airier and has more of a crunch to the exterior, which might have something to do with the bread rising and baking in our climate, and how the bread is preserved (I normally see them either tucked away in a straw basket below a light cloth or simply left in the oven until used). In any case, I can see the texture differing somewhat. As with the filling, there is no recipe to follow here, but what Chef John did does cover some of the most common (and most liked) features: fresh cilantro, pickled daikon and carrots, pate, hot peppers (we use our own variety) and the secret sauce/spread, which varies greatly. The difference being that we would usually use cold cuts rather than cooked meat, and sometimes we complement that with a fried egg. Regardless, there is no recipe to follow for the filling. All said, this is a very nice rendition of Banh Mi, and I would have no problems enjoying one of his myself.
Chuong Nguyen I have become addicted to the Fried Egg option. Sandwich shop on Mai Lam Street where I live does a great job with this sandwich, every detail is important to the whole experience...
As the spouse of a Vietnamese native, now US citizen, I can tell you that Chef John has presented a very credible version of a pork banh mi (even if the pork is not exactly what would be normally used). I especially appreciate his inclusion of pate, which so many sandwich shops in SoCal add only at the customer's request. Nitpicks aside, I really appreciate his enthusiasm for this sandwich which really is a great culinary contribution to our world. Thank you Chef John for this video and for engaging us all in the joy of eating well. I'll add that I adore your sense of humor. I suppose that has something to do with us being about the same age and suppose that we share the same comedy heroes. ^^
I agree that this is a great creditable video, but as to the pate I have yet to find a banh mi video by an actual Vietnamese person that includes it. (To be clear, please give me pate.) I'm sure it's a real thing, don't get me wrong; it just doesn't seem like a universal. There's a great "7 kinds of banh mi" video out there that's worth a look.
I've lived in vietnam for a year. Pate is always on banh mi thit nguoi and banh mi op la which is just a northern style cold cut sandwich and egg sandwich. The sandwich he made looks delicious but, it ain't nothing compared to the real thing. The bread here is completely different, not served toasted, and a few other things I could nitpick but won't because it really does look delicious.
Love banh mi! Even if it is just with an egg and the chili sauce. The bread is really a revelation! Btw, just thot I'll share a tip on daikon/radish. You should consider soaking your daikon once it is cut to the desired size and shape. So what you do is wash the daikon and then soak for 10-15 mins, and rinse and soak again. Dot it a few times and what that does is it removes the bitterness from the daikon. Your pickle would not have that unpleasant bitter edge with this extra step and will taste really "clean" and "bright". Restaurants usually soak the daikon and let the tap water drip over it for an extended period, but that's not quite feasible in the home I feel. This also helps with daikon used for soups and stews etc.
This reminds me of my grandma and mom. My grandma used to make these for me when I was younger. Her secret ingredient was homemade mayo. It makes such a difference. Also, tiny sprinkle of salt and pepper on one side of the bread. so good :)
Well that's... interesting and different. :) I'm not Vietnamese, I'm Australian, but we have a large and very well established Vietnamese population here in Sydney (you can find a Vietnamese bakery in just about every suburb if you look hard enough) and I've never seen Bánh mì thịt done like this. Our most popular local variant is: - fresh untoasted French roll (possibly still warm if you get one for brekkie) - plain homemade mayo on one half, homemade chicken liver pate on the other (fairly coarse-textured, often referred to as "country style" pate in French/Western cooking) - 3 kinds of pork: roasted/barbecued shoulder (belly with crackling is a popular variation), cha lua (finely-ground pork loaf), thi nguoi (brawn, also called "head cheese") - pickled carrot, thinly sliced cucumber, spring onion (green onion/scallion), coriander (cilantro), finely chopped red chilli (e.g. Birds Eye) - Maggi liquid seasoning or a soy-based "secret sauce" Handed to you in a paper bag wrapped in greaseproof paper in one piece, never sliced. You can get one for six Aussie microbucks, best value for money street food in 'straya. :)
Removing the upper part of the roll is only low-carb for your guests, not for the cook, as I tend to munch those bits while waiting for the rolls to toast. Beastie Boys reference appreciated, too! :)
I somewhat feel so proud that you actually shared a recipe from where I came from. Banh Mi had became such a popular sandwich especially in Ca where Asian population are quite large. I do love banh mi a lot
I had a teacher who would talk like this. He was an ELA teacher, and it was a pain in the rear when he decided to read to the class and pause for all punctuation.
that secret sauce you said was not mayonaise. We call it egg butter, 1 egg yolk mix with sugar and little salt, then mix with a bowl of oil using a mixer; don't over mix it and don't use olive oil cause olive oil will make it tastes weird. For the pickle, we use vinegar also sugar to soothe the sour of vinegar.Oh and we also add liver paté for the richness. That's it, thank you for introducing our signature country dish
For those who want a more "authentic" banh mi, here are some simple changes. For the meat, use cha lua or ham. It's premade so it's even easier than the pork loin. Use butter or homemade mayo. And pickle the veggies with rice vinegar, sugar and salt for a few days.
I made this sandwich for lunch today, using leftovers from the accompanying pork recipe that I made and had for dinner (with rice and a pan sauce) the other day. While I didn't get hold of the exact type of bread, it has to be the most delicious sandwich I've ever made, perhaps the best I've ever eaten. Luckily, I still have leftover cooked pork in the freezer so I'll be having several more of these in the coming weeks.
Chef John, thank you for showing us your take on our traditional sandwich. You were absolutely right, Bánh Mì essentially means bread in our language and because of this, there is no one defined Bánh Mì recipe out there as you have trillion types of sandwiches! I would say the authentic Saigonese (or southern Vietnamese styled Bánh Mì) has the "paste" made out of mayo and paté, served with absolutely any type of meat (grilled, sarchiu, ham, sausage, omelet, canned fish and commonly even something that is very close to what you call Gyro) plus basically the types of veggies/peppers you've shown. One last secret to the perfect Bánh Mì (that rarely any stall do) is the last minute broil/grill once everything is put together to have that crusty texture outside, and before serving gave the it a plop of sweetened chili sauce and seasoning inside - it is going to taste like heaven!
I find that East Asian foods and Mexican food share many similarities . For example , so many people in the comments hate cilantro, which is a must both in Banh Mi's and Tacos .
I always thought it was weird that a place colonized by France would have so many Spanish/Mexican cuisine touches. Maybe Filipino influence? (though I can't think of any Filipino foods w/ cilantro)
Spent a good few years working at a Vietnamese restaurant and banh mi is one of my all time favorite foods. Two things you can do to switch it up, albeit not traditional but delicious, are: Secret sauce: mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and a tiny dash of fish sauce. Mix it to your taste but you generally want an orange colored sweet/slightly spicy aioli of sorts. Fried egg: holy. Shit. Don’t be afraid to make it nice and greasy in a wok, this shit isn’t supposed to be healthy. Make the egg ever so slightly gooey on the inside but almost scrambled on the outside and dripping in oil. Add a couple of pieces of lettuce so the bread doesn’t get too terribly soggy. Perfect combo of sweet, spicy, tangy, earthy, crunchy, gooey, tender, and just goddamn delicious.
Absolutely my favorite sandwich.. I live in Asia and traveled to Laos many times. Every time I arrived I literally run to the same sandwich shop and get one. then again at dinner. then the next day for breakfast. then lunch or dinner.. no kidding! i'd even get one to take home! this shop sold a variety of fillings.. tuna! which is amazing! fried egg.. also amazing! teary just thinking about this Banh Mi!
Hi Chef John, Have had many of these here in Aus (they're deliciously common!). However, I think either it's a local thing, or you forgot the spring onion (what you'd call scallions in the US I think?). Adds an interesting flavour to the whole thing. However it does look awesome, will have to give this a try, thanks!
I'm dragging my family to my favorite Vietnamese place on my birthday soley for this sandwich. I've only had it three times but it is definitely my favorite sandwich ever.
+Food Wishes Hi, Chef John, can you show us how to make Cha Siu Bao (Chinese BBQ Pork filled baked sweet buns)? I had some from a food truck and now I'm obsessed with trying to make it at home.
+B Wong Oh, wow, I didn't know this. I assumed it could easily be made at home, given the recipe. It's hard to get my hands on it because my town isn't huge, and it will be a 40 minute trip to get some (unless that food truck comes back to my area). Nevertheless, I appreciate the information.
mannix david Well, I'm not sure... ask B Wong who replied to my comment and seems to know about the need to use a special oven. As for me, I was referring to baked Cha Siu Bao, not the steamed variety.
Do you guys happen to know what those buns filled with some type of beans is called? My aunt has been searching high and low to find a place that sells something like that, but she can't remember what it's called to search for. She used to go to an Asian market and they would sell them there, but she hasn't been there in years since her move. (: it would be awesome for you to let me know so I could track some down for her!
+madmaddie0123 Could it be Dou Sha Bao? That is a chinese dessert type bun filled with sweet bean paste? If so, just go to this site www.chinasichuanfood.com/homemade-red-bean-buns/ for a recipe, or google Dou Sha Bao. I hope this is what she is looking for!
Its just simple butter sauce. The way you make it is similar to mayonnaise, use the yolk only for the nice yellow color sauce. If you want a lil bit of sweetness, just add some sugar to your taste.
+Run E All of Vietnamese has the same last name. I meant it as different last names, but not particularly just Nguyen and not particularly that we are all brothers and sisters. There are popular ones like Tran, Nguyen, Pham.... It's all originate from different time periods of the Dynasty
So charming been watching your videos for years and always come back to it! My favorite chef on UA-cam:) thanks for sharing your secrete sauce chef!! It was delicious!
Yum Yum..We love to go out and enjoy sandwiches at our neighbourhood Vietnamese grill..now I can make it at home. I will stay tuned for knowing how to make my own bread.
I genuinely love your commentary through this video lol. I'm part vietnamese and was really impressed with your rendition. Though I will say, authentic banh mi usually toast the bread before smothering it with sauce, but your way seems good too.
+TheImaginaryGamer No, it does not mean sandwich! Banh is a verrry broad term that usually refers to wheat/rice based products. Banh trang is rice paper, banh canh is a thick rice noodle for soup. Mi does not mean sandwhich either. It refers to wheat based products usually. If you ask for "mi," I will bring you ramen (mi goi). None of the foods I listed is a sandwich.
We found bread when the french took over us and gained dominion. They brang bread and we have used it ever since. So without france taking over, there would be no banh mi
yes true. You losers should thank the white man for your sandwich success. In fact, its the only vietnamese food that is truly good. Everything else seems just ok.
Signe Wig Maris The colonizer elevated many third world countries. If you hate us, please leave the European country your in. Or stay in your people’s country. Europeans should deserve some gratitude from non whites liks yourself. You don’t understand that man created and established his own land. He created the society you want to live in. How do you thank him? You shit on him, call him evil, think you’re entitled to what his ancestors established and what he maintained. This hatred towards the man, won’t end well in the non whites favor. Push us just enough new military technology is created, and whole populations go missing. Just ask the jews about that.
As a Vietnamese I had such a good time hearing all the compliments you had for the Banh Mi. Your version is pretty close to the original. However watching this i kept wishing that you can feel the crust on the real bread here, it's literally a big crunch!
Good job Chef John, as always. My mom is actually going to make banh mi tomorrow with her homemade cured pork. Watching your video is prepping my taste buds!
Soap,metal & dirt. It also smells like stink bugs. I hate to see food ruined with the 'devil weed' You could use parsley instead but I would go with Thai basil.
+Raza I've tasted $3 banh mi that taste 10X better than the $14 banh mi in my area. It's always the traditional Vietnamese shops that sell it for that cheap.
Hungry By Nature Definitely. There a hole-in-a-wall place near my house that has the best pho I've ever tasted (and I've been to Vietnam!). From the outside, it wouldn't look like much but damn the food is so good (and cheap).
Hi, I am reading my comment 5 years later. I think it was a bit mean and I want to apologize. I think this is still a good Bhan Me recipe and I could have been more tolerant and understanding to the tones in your voice. Please accept my sincere apology.
I made this today using the sandwich roll and pan roasted pork recipes and it turned out great. Hubby ate two in one sitting. Will most likely make this again!
I just discovered you today. I made your tasty Orzo Pasta recipe. Even my little picky eaters loved it. Thanks so much. I shall try your Banh Mi recipe next. One of my favs for lunch. Yum! Your videos are addicting. Not only are they informative, you crack me up big time! Love you!!😊
Excellent bahn mi. A little optional addition: most of the bahn mi places in my area mix a soft pâté to the sauce itself and use a sort of sliced ubiquitous to all Vietnamese markets Vietnamese mystery meat loaf (which might also be a type of pâté) where you utilized slices of pâté. The Vietnamese sliced meatloaf is really good though, next to the other meats. The best one also uses a sweet and savory table sauce for dipping that is made from a light syrup with chili and fish sauce.
The first time I ever had these. The shop selling them had a queue of about 30 people. It moved fast 6 people making them and they made the bread rolls fresh in the bakery. It is the best Bahn-mi ever.
Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/246028/Roasted-Pork-Banh-Mi-Vietnamese-Sandwich/
You didnt do it right, I cant accept this, this is not the vietnamese way at all. Bad tips
Is there a cheap substitute for the pate? I can't afford pate.
Ingredients for one Bánh Mì:
1 crusty French sandwich roll
3 tablespoons secret sauce (mayo, seasoned to taste with hoisin sauce, and sriracha)
4 ounces roasted pork
2 ounces smooth pate
1/2 cup *pickled daikon and carrot
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
6-7 jalapeno slices
6 thin spears English cucumber
* To make the pickled daikon and carrot, use equal parts and toss in enough seasoned rice vinegar to coat well. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, or until the veggies get slightly limp. Drain and use, or refrigerate. If using regular vinegar, add a pinch of salt and sugar.
@@MarsM13 liverwurst? braunschweiger?
@@margaretstokely9016 How do I know what?
When I lived in silicon valley, i had some Vietnamese friends who took me to some Vietnamese sandwich shops in San Jose, and in 1990 I could get these sandwiches for 1 dollar a piece. I have never had better sandwiches before OR since....this video brings back some very happy memories for me!
I live in Fresno, and east central Fresno we jokingly call the "pho district", there are lots of Southeast Asian stores and restaurants. The current price is 5.00 and still a phenomenal deal. I went to a Vietnamese bakery yesterday and bought fresh bahn mi bread for 1.25 a loaf.
Currently in Vietnam the price of bread is only 1$ or even less than 1$. When you come to Vietnam and enjoy the bread, you will feel great. If you choose the right place, you will feel the special sauce only in Vietnam. In addition to bread, Vietnam also has dishes such as Pho, Bun Cha, Hu Tieu, Banh Canh, Banh Beo,... also great!
Hope you can enjoy all ☺️
Back then, it was one banh mi for $1, or 3 banh mi for $2.
Go to Vietnam man!!!
Was it Lee’s Sandwiches?
These were AMAZING! I made them Saturday (1/22/16) and my family can't stop talking about them. They want them at least twice a week now. This is hands down my favorite Food Wishes recipe ever! Thank you Chef John. My food wish is "instant chocolate pudding" like the big name brand does. "Just add milk". My 3 yr old who is your biggest and youngest fan would like spicy chicken tenders. This kid loves spicy food and "her Chef John"
"No I said rigidity." Damn you Chef John, how do you read my mind!?
I subscribed at that moment
oh my god
"...and I served it with some beet chips, which is a classic presentation nowhere."
Holy shit, I spit my water out on that one.
ImBigDave Too I absolutely love beet chips!
😂😂😂
This is quite close, but not the banh mi you'll see here in Vietnam. Our bread is airier and has more of a crunch to the exterior, which might have something to do with the bread rising and baking in our climate, and how the bread is preserved (I normally see them either tucked away in a straw basket below a light cloth or simply left in the oven until used). In any case, I can see the texture differing somewhat. As with the filling, there is no recipe to follow here, but what Chef John did does cover some of the most common (and most liked) features: fresh cilantro, pickled daikon and carrots, pate, hot peppers (we use our own variety) and the secret sauce/spread, which varies greatly. The difference being that we would usually use cold cuts rather than cooked meat, and sometimes we complement that with a fried egg. Regardless, there is no recipe to follow for the filling. All said, this is a very nice rendition of Banh Mi, and I would have no problems enjoying one of his myself.
Chuong Nguyen I have become addicted to the Fried Egg option. Sandwich shop on Mai Lam Street where I live does a great job with this sandwich, every detail is important to the whole experience...
Chuong Nguyen it might be because they use a rice flour bun, instead of a wheat flour bun.
As the spouse of a Vietnamese native, now US citizen, I can tell you that Chef John has presented a very credible version of a pork banh mi (even if the pork is not exactly what would be normally used). I especially appreciate his inclusion of pate, which so many sandwich shops in SoCal add only at the customer's request. Nitpicks aside, I really appreciate his enthusiasm for this sandwich which really is a great culinary contribution to our world. Thank you Chef John for this video and for engaging us all in the joy of eating well. I'll add that I adore your sense of humor. I suppose that has something to do with us being about the same age and suppose that we share the same comedy heroes. ^^
Well said, Aladdin Sane.
I agree that this is a great creditable video, but as to the pate I have yet to find a banh mi video by an actual Vietnamese person that includes it. (To be clear, please give me pate.) I'm sure it's a real thing, don't get me wrong; it just doesn't seem like a universal. There's a great "7 kinds of banh mi" video out there that's worth a look.
I've lived in vietnam for a year. Pate is always on banh mi thit nguoi and banh mi op la which is just a northern style cold cut sandwich and egg sandwich. The sandwich he made looks delicious but, it ain't nothing compared to the real thing. The bread here is completely different, not served toasted, and a few other things I could nitpick but won't because it really does look delicious.
@@MrEmmeCinque I eat more Banh Mi than anyone I know. Pate is standard from my experience unless you're the weirdo (me) that asks for no Pate
You should try Cha Lua. It is like a vietnamese ham. It's great for everything served cold or hot.
+ChauNyan YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
+ChauNyan NEM NUONG PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
+ChauNyan my LIFE
+ChauNyan banh mi thit > all
+ChauNyan I agree! And same with Pate (minced meat spread); it'd be perfect in a vietnamese sandwich
Love banh mi! Even if it is just with an egg and the chili sauce. The bread is really a revelation!
Btw, just thot I'll share a tip on daikon/radish. You should consider soaking your daikon once it is cut to the desired size and shape. So what you do is wash the daikon and then soak for 10-15 mins, and rinse and soak again. Dot it a few times and what that does is it removes the bitterness from the daikon. Your pickle would not have that unpleasant bitter edge with this extra step and will taste really "clean" and "bright".
Restaurants usually soak the daikon and let the tap water drip over it for an extended period, but that's not quite feasible in the home I feel. This also helps with daikon used for soups and stews etc.
This reminds me of my grandma and mom. My grandma used to make these for me when I was younger. Her secret ingredient was homemade mayo. It makes such a difference. Also, tiny sprinkle of salt and pepper on one side of the bread. so good :)
Score!
ifpeaceexists i get what you mean. Nothing beats the simplicity of the banh mi.
Well that's... interesting and different. :)
I'm not Vietnamese, I'm Australian, but we have a large and very well established Vietnamese population here in Sydney (you can find a Vietnamese bakery in just about every suburb if you look hard enough) and I've never seen Bánh mì thịt done like this. Our most popular local variant is:
- fresh untoasted French roll (possibly still warm if you get one for brekkie)
- plain homemade mayo on one half, homemade chicken liver pate on the other (fairly coarse-textured, often referred to as "country style" pate in French/Western cooking)
- 3 kinds of pork: roasted/barbecued shoulder (belly with crackling is a popular variation), cha lua (finely-ground pork loaf), thi nguoi (brawn, also called "head cheese")
- pickled carrot, thinly sliced cucumber, spring onion (green onion/scallion), coriander (cilantro), finely chopped red chilli (e.g. Birds Eye)
- Maggi liquid seasoning or a soy-based "secret sauce"
Handed to you in a paper bag wrapped in greaseproof paper in one piece, never sliced. You can get one for six Aussie microbucks, best value for money street food in 'straya. :)
Love your "low carb" version of this sandwich Chef John. You make me chuckle. Thanks!
Removing the upper part of the roll is only low-carb for your guests, not for the cook, as I tend to munch those bits while waiting for the rolls to toast. Beastie Boys reference appreciated, too! :)
Nice to finally see a low-carb option on this channel ;)
Chef John you're right this a sandwich masterpiece! My favourite sandwich of all time ever! :)
It's true you do have to fight for you're right to pâté! 😂
+Donal Skehan i'm glad u also like one of my country's signature dishes
u still have to try a butter fried egg on top of it. delicious
+nguyên tú lê , this looks so wonderful, is the pate' traditional?
+Kenshinhugo , sounds good, but it's already crowded, would be more an open-face sandwich?
I somewhat feel so proud that you actually shared a recipe from where I came from. Banh Mi had became such a popular sandwich especially in Ca where Asian population are quite large. I do love banh mi a lot
his voice reminds me of a roller coaster....up and down....but great chef!
Yes, JeVo'n...a kiddie coaster, where the ups and downs are close together. And yes, he's a great chef! :-)
Jay-Vaughn yeah,how bout that,2,900,000 people know that,and you have 0
I had a teacher who would talk like this. He was an ELA teacher, and it was a pain in the rear when he decided to read to the class and pause for all punctuation.
I sometime turn off him voice. Hahaha.
About as annoying a Valley Girl speech. I had to stop.
Chef, you are gifted. I enjoy what you bring a lot, I don’t ever watch TV anymore
This guys sounds so friendly and sweet oh my goodness. Definitely subscribed!
are you on meth? his voice incites genocide
he never disappoints!
Kudos to you that you use all the key ingredients of this sandwich. Nothing's missing. Brilliant!
I wish I would have watched your video first before making my video! This looks incredible!
John at 6:13 I nearly licked my computer... that looks amazing! Bless you for your dedicated service to the food community. +1 buddy!
Bravo! Thank you for featuring the best sandwich in the world from my country :>
Uhhhhh, the best sandwich in the world is the phillycheesesteak. And I'm not American lol
+brandon jacobo Banh Mi is better because it is more customizable.
+brandon jacobo he said from his country :P
+Max Đỗ cheap too. in my area it only cost around 4.00
+brandon jacobo I'm from Philly and cheesesteak is great, but serious man Banh Mi is seriously kickass amazing.
that secret sauce you said was not mayonaise. We call it egg butter, 1 egg yolk mix with sugar and little salt, then mix with a bowl of oil using a mixer; don't over mix it and don't use olive oil cause olive oil will make it tastes weird. For the pickle, we use vinegar also sugar to soothe the sour of vinegar.Oh and we also add liver paté for the richness. That's it, thank you for introducing our signature country dish
For those who want a more "authentic" banh mi, here are some simple changes. For the meat, use cha lua or ham. It's premade so it's even easier than the pork loin. Use butter or homemade mayo. And pickle the veggies with rice vinegar, sugar and salt for a few days.
Jack Davis do you pickle the vegetables together ?
Just had a Bánh Mì for lunch yesterday. Definitely in the top 3 types of sandwiches for me. The baguette really puts it over the edge.
I’m going to make these next week with bulgogi. My favoriteee. So yum little sweet, little sour and little spicy.
I made this sandwich for lunch today, using leftovers from the accompanying pork recipe that I made and had for dinner (with rice and a pan sauce) the other day. While I didn't get hold of the exact type of bread, it has to be the most delicious sandwich I've ever made, perhaps the best I've ever eaten. Luckily, I still have leftover cooked pork in the freezer so I'll be having several more of these in the coming weeks.
@5:15 "fight for your right to pate" hahaha :-D
Very beautiful and yummy looking Chef John! I enjoy all your videos!
Chef John, I recommend you try this other "secret sauce": mix Pâté and Mayonnaise. That umami meat taste plus the creamy taste is unbeatable
Chef John, thank you for showing us your take on our traditional sandwich. You were absolutely right, Bánh Mì essentially means bread in our language and because of this, there is no one defined Bánh Mì recipe out there as you have trillion types of sandwiches!
I would say the authentic Saigonese (or southern Vietnamese styled Bánh Mì) has the "paste" made out of mayo and paté, served with absolutely any type of meat (grilled, sarchiu, ham, sausage, omelet, canned fish and commonly even something that is very close to what you call Gyro) plus basically the types of veggies/peppers you've shown.
One last secret to the perfect Bánh Mì (that rarely any stall do) is the last minute broil/grill once everything is put together to have that crusty texture outside, and before serving gave the it a plop of sweetened chili sauce and seasoning inside - it is going to taste like heaven!
I find that East Asian foods and Mexican food share many similarities .
For example , so many people in the comments hate cilantro, which is a must both in Banh Mi's and Tacos .
I always thought it was weird that a place colonized by France would have so many Spanish/Mexican cuisine touches. Maybe Filipino influence? (though I can't think of any Filipino foods w/ cilantro)
Spent a good few years working at a Vietnamese restaurant and banh mi is one of my all time favorite foods. Two things you can do to switch it up, albeit not traditional but delicious, are:
Secret sauce: mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and a tiny dash of fish sauce. Mix it to your taste but you generally want an orange colored sweet/slightly spicy aioli of sorts.
Fried egg: holy. Shit. Don’t be afraid to make it nice and greasy in a wok, this shit isn’t supposed to be healthy. Make the egg ever so slightly gooey on the inside but almost scrambled on the outside and dripping in oil. Add a couple of pieces of lettuce so the bread doesn’t get too terribly soggy.
Perfect combo of sweet, spicy, tangy, earthy, crunchy, gooey, tender, and just goddamn delicious.
why is a Bánh Mì so simple but so amazing
I make this all the time. I use Mayo siracha sesame oil and a lil sugar. You have a great soothing voice
Greatest. Sandwich. Ever.
It's terrible
Absolutely my favorite sandwich.. I live in Asia and traveled to Laos many times. Every time I arrived I literally run to the same sandwich shop and get one. then again at dinner. then the next day for breakfast. then lunch or dinner.. no kidding! i'd even get one to take home! this shop sold a variety of fillings.. tuna! which is amazing! fried egg.. also amazing! teary just thinking about this Banh Mi!
Hi Chef John,
Have had many of these here in Aus (they're deliciously common!). However, I think either it's a local thing, or you forgot the spring onion (what you'd call scallions in the US I think?). Adds an interesting flavour to the whole thing. However it does look awesome, will have to give this a try, thanks!
I watched your videos for a couple of years. You keep getting better Mr. Chef John
Maggi seasoning sauce before you call it done!
On another banh mi video the lady said braggs aminos tastes very similar if you can’t find maggi
Every time you put out a video, I tell you your voice is incredibly enjoyable. And I'm just going to say it again
thee most underrated sandwich, better then a philly cheese steak which im assuming is the number 1 sandwich out here
pb&j is a purely American deal. every thing else we stole and put it in the melting pot
Chef John! I really appreciate this! It is from my country and you make it so beautiful, there's no word I can describe how good it looks!
"embarrassingly large"
"no, i said 'rigidity"
XDDDDDDDDD
I'm dragging my family to my favorite Vietnamese place on my birthday soley for this sandwich. I've only had it three times but it is definitely my favorite sandwich ever.
+Food Wishes Hi, Chef John, can you show us how to make Cha Siu Bao (Chinese BBQ Pork filled baked sweet buns)? I had some from a food truck and now I'm obsessed with trying to make it at home.
+Mannix Neff Oh, really? I'm not familiar with him, aside from hearing he was a food critic.
+B Wong Oh, wow, I didn't know this. I assumed it could easily be made at home, given the recipe. It's hard to get my hands on it because my town isn't huge, and it will be a 40 minute trip to get some (unless that food truck comes back to my area).
Nevertheless, I appreciate the information.
mannix david Well, I'm not sure... ask B Wong who replied to my comment and seems to know about the need to use a special oven. As for me, I was referring to baked Cha Siu Bao, not the steamed variety.
Do you guys happen to know what those buns filled with some type of beans is called? My aunt has been searching high and low to find a place that sells something like that, but she can't remember what it's called to search for. She used to go to an Asian market and they would sell them there, but she hasn't been there in years since her move. (: it would be awesome for you to let me know so I could track some down for her!
+madmaddie0123 Could it be Dou Sha Bao? That is a chinese dessert type bun filled with sweet bean paste? If so, just go to this site www.chinasichuanfood.com/homemade-red-bean-buns/ for a recipe, or google Dou Sha Bao.
I hope this is what she is looking for!
Yes chef John, the roll goes on forever but the pate never ends. I like it long time.
I ate a banh mi sandwich somewhere that used a sweet butter instead of your secret sauce. Does anyone know how to make this Vietnamese sweet butter?
Its just simple butter sauce. The way you make it is similar to mayonnaise, use the yolk only for the nice yellow color sauce. If you want a lil bit of sweetness, just add some sugar to your taste.
I believe it actually just homemade mayo with a bit a sugar and garlic
+Catherine Nguyen so wait , you are not gonna acknowlegde , that you 2 have the same last name
+Run E All of Vietnamese has the same last name. I meant it as different last names, but not particularly just Nguyen and not particularly that we are all brothers and sisters. There are popular ones like Tran, Nguyen, Pham.... It's all originate from different time periods of the Dynasty
+Arowwe the best is hand whipped using chopstick with just egg yolk, sugar, pepper, fined chopped garlic, oil, and vinegar/lime juice
So charming been watching your videos for years and always come back to it! My favorite chef on UA-cam:) thanks for sharing your secrete sauce chef!! It was delicious!
*removes a bit of bread
"Now we have a low carb sandwich" lol
Yum Yum..We love to go out and enjoy sandwiches at our neighbourhood Vietnamese grill..now I can make it at home. I will stay tuned for knowing how to make my own bread.
dammit John im trying to sleep, now i'm hungry!!
I genuinely love your commentary through this video lol. I'm part vietnamese and was really impressed with your rendition. Though I will say, authentic banh mi usually toast the bread before smothering it with sauce, but your way seems good too.
Just a minor issue, saying Banh Mi Sandwich basically means Sandwich Sandwich, or Bread Sandwich. I still love your videos :^)
+TheImaginaryGamer Same with "Chai" Tea.
+Kevin Chan Though" chai" is now a flavor the name is lost.
+TheImaginaryGamer "Naan bread"
+TheImaginaryGamer No, it does not mean sandwich! Banh is a verrry broad term that usually refers to wheat/rice based products. Banh trang is rice paper, banh canh is a thick rice noodle for soup.
Mi does not mean sandwhich either. It refers to wheat based products usually. If you ask for "mi," I will bring you ramen (mi goi).
None of the foods I listed is a sandwich.
+PzNguyen I don't where you're from, but I'm really sure banh mi means bread in vietnamese.
This video has bumped morning happiness levels. Thanks
I'm from El Salvador 🇸🇻 This looks like a panes con pollo...Anyone agree??
No, nobody agrees.
Spectacular sandwich. You make us so hungry with your cooking!
We found bread when the french took over us and gained dominion. They brang bread and we have used it ever since. So without france taking over, there would be no banh mi
Sunset kenny or pho
Silver lining eh?
Y’all perfected it man, screw the colonizer lol
yes true. You losers should thank the white man for your sandwich success. In fact, its the only vietnamese food that is truly good. Everything else seems just ok.
Signe Wig Maris
The colonizer elevated many third world countries.
If you hate us, please leave the European country your in. Or stay in your people’s country.
Europeans should deserve some gratitude from non whites liks yourself.
You don’t understand that man created and established his own land. He created the society you want to live in.
How do you thank him? You shit on him, call him evil, think you’re entitled to what his ancestors established and what he maintained.
This hatred towards the man, won’t end well in the non whites favor.
Push us just enough new military technology is created, and whole populations go missing. Just ask the jews about that.
It really is the king of sandwiches
My heart sinks and drops with the pattern of your voice. Makes it hard to watch the vid but nice recipe
Your videos have become a late night addiction! Very well done Chef John!
I like it with a splash of Maggi as well
It seems delicious, waiting for the recipe of the bread to make it and I love your voice chef.
As a Vietnamese I had such a good time hearing all the compliments you had for the Banh Mi. Your version is pretty close to the original. However watching this i kept wishing that you can feel the crust on the real bread here, it's literally a big crunch!
😂 takes pinch of bread out “this qualifies for low carb” 😂😂
Awesome! I had always heard about this sandwich on Chopped and other food shows, but now I finally have Chef John to teach me.
"FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PATÉ!!!"
Chef John, you done it again! My goodness, it looks so good! Tomorrow for lunch. Thanks!
I read that wrong and thought it was mahi mahi. Speaking of which, you should really make a mahi mahi recipe 👌🏼🐟
+Emma Hollan
he already did :)
There’s a small Vietnamese bakery in my hometown that makes the most incredible Banh mi to die for ❤️
What's up with your voice always going up and down?
Ryan Solomon thank you for saying that... was getting on my nerves and bothered me even more that I was the only one who noticed it
Lol... It is so weird. I couldn't finish the video because that was driving me nuts
You get used to it. ...it's called natural variation
Good job Chef John, as always. My mom is actually going to make banh mi tomorrow with her homemade cured pork. Watching your video is prepping my taste buds!
cilantro tastes like soap to me, does anyone know of a diff ingredient i could use
+Franchesca Pierre feel free to omit it. many people do. you could also try substituting some flat leaf parsley.
Kenneth Yan thank you so much! :)
Soap,metal & dirt. It also smells like stink bugs. I hate to see food ruined with the 'devil weed' You could use parsley instead but I would go with Thai basil.
25% of people have a gene that causes this.
The rest of us don't taste it like you genetic freaks 👉
Most people are broken & can't taste the nasty.
I'm so glad that you like banh mi. Vietnamese cuisine is really good. Come visit Vietnam someday
I bought 10 Banh Mi for $3
Empty LOL
+Mr. Tin Holy crap, you must live in Vietnam. 1 banh mi costs 5 bucks where I live.
+Raza I've tasted $3 banh mi that taste 10X better than the $14 banh mi in my area. It's always the traditional Vietnamese shops that sell it for that cheap.
Hungry By Nature
Definitely. There a hole-in-a-wall place near my house that has the best pho I've ever tasted (and I've been to Vietnam!). From the outside, it wouldn't look like much but damn the food is so good (and cheap).
Nah i live in australia, Plain Banh Mi is 30 cent a piece
Bahn mi is the one of the greatest sandwiches ever
This guy has about the most condescending voice I’ve ever heard!
I am Vietnamese, and I'd Love to try your version of Banh Mi! It looks great!
whats wrong with your voice?!~?!
your tones are Intolerable
but the bhan mi looks really good
Hi, I am reading my comment 5 years later. I think it was a bit mean and I want to apologize. I think this is still a good Bhan Me recipe and I could have been more tolerant and understanding to the tones in your voice. Please accept my sincere apology.
hey @foodwishes chef john, could you do a series of videos on basic cooking skills? eg how to properly chop, knife skills. thanks!
At any vietnamese restaurant, they will never give you that much meat lol
Yeahh. There're many kind of toppings inside the Banh Mi. But never in Vietnam would they give you that much meat. Haha
The place I go to they practically put an entire pig on the sandwich.
i didnt know how much i needed this video until i saw it in my subscription box
One of the best things about living in Northern Virginia is the plethora of Vietnamese restaurants. Seriously good eats.
I made this today using the sandwich roll and pan roasted pork recipes and it turned out great. Hubby ate two in one sitting. Will most likely make this again!
I just discovered you today. I made your tasty Orzo Pasta recipe. Even my little picky eaters loved it. Thanks so much. I shall try your Banh Mi recipe next. One of my favs for lunch. Yum! Your videos are addicting. Not only are they informative, you crack me up big time! Love you!!😊
"You gotta fight... for your right.... to paaaaaaate'...."
LMAO!
Lol..
Totally enjoyed your style of narrating! Very entertaining!
Very lucky to live in Canada with a decent Vietnamese population and thus restaurants! Great sandwich! Especially thanks for the pickling trick.
Le' chef John great guy and awesome food, Thanks!
Chef John, you have an apparent collection of beautiful cutting boards!
this was one of the most yummy sammishes I have ever had, thanks to my friend for the introduction of it, love the share, thanks a bunch !
I adore you & your content! I’ll be following your recipe for the bread rolls & this sandwich tonight for my Vietnamese family 😍😊
Excellent bahn mi. A little optional addition: most of the bahn mi places in my area mix a soft pâté to the sauce itself and use a sort of sliced ubiquitous to all Vietnamese markets Vietnamese mystery meat loaf (which might also be a type of pâté) where you utilized slices of pâté. The Vietnamese sliced meatloaf is really good though, next to the other meats. The best one also uses a sweet and savory table sauce for dipping that is made from a light syrup with chili and fish sauce.
How have I not seen this video recipe! You're so awesome chef John!!
Thank you Chef for introducing "Bánh Mì" to everyone!
The first time I ever had these. The shop selling them had a queue of about 30 people. It moved fast 6 people making them and they made the bread rolls fresh in the bakery. It is the best Bahn-mi ever.
chef john thanks for the delicious recipe, and laughs
How fun to watch, made me smile so many times! It also seemed the UA-camrs spin on honest commercial or honest trailers hahaha
Mmmm banh mi :)
One of the best sandwiches in the world in my opinion.