Bánh Mì Cá Mòi Recipe

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Bánh mì cá mòi is a delightful sardine sandwich from Vietnam. It promises an exciting combination of flavors and textures, embodying a rich Vietnamese gastronomic heritage.

Let’s uncover all the secrets behind this bánh mì cá mòi, from its definition to the necessary tools and ingredients. Then, the step-by-step guide and practical cooking tips will make this sardine sandwich much easier to cook.

Beyond these facts, I’ve also added other traditional Vietnamese sandwiches (bánh mì) to widen your knowledge about Vietnamese cuisine. So, brace yourself for a flavorful exploration!

Sardine Sandwich

What Are Special Tools To Make Bánh Mì Cá Mòi?

You won’t need special tools to make bánh mì cá mòi. Only a small knife, spoon, and chopsticks are needed. Let’s see how you’ll use them in the making process.

  • Small knife: To slit the baguette
  • Small spoon and chopsticks: To assemble the ingredients
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When you have all the essential tools, it’s time to learn about the ingredients of bánh mì cá mòi.

Which Ingredients Does Bánh Mì Cá Mòi Require?

As its name indicates, bánh mì cá mòi surely needs sardine as the main ingredient. Besides that, the list continues with several other components:

  • Canned sardine: Or use this Vietnamese braised fish with spicy tomato sauce (cá nục kho cà chua) for more flavors, as I do.
  • Pork liver pate (pate gan heo): Canned pate is also a decent substitute if you don’t have time to make one yourself.
  • Vietnamese-style mayonnaise (sốt bơ trứng): Feel free to use your favorite butter sauce.
  • Garlic sauce: This garlic sauce is easy to make. Just follow the making instructions in this boiled pork belly recipe. Or utilize the broth from canned sardine or Vietnamese braised fish above.
  • Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon (đồ chua): To add tanginess for a balanced flavor profile.
  • Vietnamese short plain baguette: Other types of bread also work in this sardine sandwich.
  • Condiment: Chili sauce and mayonnaise.
  • Vegetables: Medium-sized cucumber, chili, green onions, coriander, lettuce, etc.
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If you’re eager to create this Vietnamese sardine sandwich, let’s wait until you know the necessary tools.

How to Make Bánh Mì Cá Mòi?

Making bánh mì cá mòi only requires 2 big steps. The first step is preparing all the ingredients, and the second is assembling them in your bread. Below are all the details for each step.

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Rinse all vegetables under water and let them drain.

Slice the cucumber and chili peppers. Then, julienne green onions.

Slice The Cucumber And Chili Peppers

Step 2: Assemble the Sandwich

Slit your baguette with a small knife along its side.

Slit Your Baguette

Spread a suitable amount of pate evenly inside the bread. Next is a layer of Vietnamese-style mayonnaise.

Spread Pate Evenly Inside The Bread

Fill your bread with cucumber, green onions, pickles, chili, and sardines, all in this order. Then, drizzle some chili sauce, garlic sauce, and mayonnaise.

Bread With Cucumber
Pickles Chili And Sardines
Garlic Sauce And Mayonnaise
Enjoy Banh Mi Ca Moi

When you’ve mastered the basic procedure of making bánh mì cá mòi, it’s time to discover other secret tips to make your sardine sandwich even better.

Do You Have Any Tips to Elevate Bánh Mì Cá Mòi?

There are several tips to enhance bánh mì cá mòi, especially in the preparation stage. Find out and make sure you remember them when making your sardine sandwich:

  • Heat this sardine sandwich in the oven before eating to make the bread crispier.
  • Don’t slice your baguette too deep, so the ingredients will stay put when assembling.

Once you know about the amazing flavor of bánh mì cá mòi, the next step will be discovering other delicious Banh Mi sandwiches from Vietnam to widen your knowledge.

Tips To Elevate Banh Mi Ca Moi

Fill Your Hungry Stomach With Bánh Mì Cá Mòi!

Bánh mì cá mòi holds a unique rank in Vietnamese cuisine. This sardine sandwich demonstrates various tastes in one bite, reflecting sophisticated Vietnamese cooking.

Bánh mì cá mòi is satisfying and easy to create, making it an excellent recipe to try at home. Please hit the like button and share this article if you’ve enjoyed reading it. Also, comment below to share your thoughts on bánh mì cá mòi.

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Bánh Mì Cá Mòi Recipe (Vietnamese Sardine Sandwich)

Bánh mì cá mòi will take you to vibrant Vietnamese cuisine. Once you’ve made and tried this sardine sandwich, you will never forget its unique flavor!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Bánh Mì Cá Mòi, Vietnamese Sardine Sandwich
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: None
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Assembling time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Servings
Calories: 1766kcal

Equipment

  • Small knife
  • Small spoon and chopsticks

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces of canned sardine
  • 1 ounce of pork liver pate
  • 1 ounce of Vietnamese-style mayonnaise
  • 2.5 ounces of garlic sauce
  • 3.5 ounces of pickled carrots and daikon
  • 1 baguette loaf
  • Condiments: Chili sauce and mayonnaise
  • Vegetables: Medium-sized cucumber, chili pepper, green onions, coriander, lettuce, etc.

Instructions 

  • Rinse all vegetables and leave them aside to drain. Afterward, slice your cucumber and chili peppers into thin slices. Julienne the green onions.
    Slice The Cucumber And Chili Peppers
  • Slit the baguette along the side. Apply the pork pate evenly inside the bread, followed by a layer of Vietnamese-style mayonnaise.
    Spread Pate Evenly Inside The Bread
  • Continue filling your bread with cucumber, green onions, pickles, chili pepper, and sardine. Then, drizzle the chili sauce, mayonnaise, and garlic sauce on top.
    Enjoy Banh Mi Ca Moi

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Notes

  • The preparation time is based on 1 serving.
  • Heat this sardine sandwich in the oven before serving for a better eating experience.
  • Don’t slit your baguette too deep; the ingredients will fall out when inserted.

Nutrition

Calories: 1766kcal | Carbohydrates: 141g | Protein: 122g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 36g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 576mg | Sodium: 6446mg | Potassium: 2117mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 1808mg | Iron: 21mg
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Saigon Culinary Arts Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Vietnam Australia Vocational School (VAAC), Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Focus: Basic knowledge on how to store, preserve and select ingredients, and practice cocktails, mocktails, hot and cold drinks.

Richie, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a dynamic Content Writer with a talent for capturing the essence of culinary art.

Richie specializes in creating visually appealing and tasty content, offering a new angle on Vietnamese and other culinary traditions. With a background in graphic design and a love for food styling and photography, he expertly combines beauty with food narratives, encouraging his audience to discover the culinary world through his imaginative perspective.

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