Bánh mì chả (Vietnamese pork sausage sandwich) is a dish including a baguette (called bánh mì in Vietnamese) filled with a savory filling; in this case, pork sausage (called chả) is the main star. The pork sausage sandwich is enjoyed as a meal, ideally breakfast, but you can enjoy it any time of the day you want.
You will find preparing this Vietnamese-style pork sausage sandwich at home is a simple task. It requires only 3 tools, 8 kinds of ingredients, and 2 preparation steps. You will also learn 4 tips to make your sandwich more delicious. So read on for more details!
What Makes A Vietnamese Pork Sausage Sandwich Special?
Vietnamese pork sausage sandwich or bánh mì chả is a tasty treat consisting of a baguette with fillings like Vietnamese-style pork sausage and cinnamon pork pate, pork liver pate, Vietnamese mayonnaise, garlic soy sauce, pickles, condiments, and vegetables.
The baguette has a thin, crisp crust with soft, airy white crumbs. The pork sausage (called cha in Vietnamese) is made of pork and typically wrapped in banana leaves.
There are different kinds of pork sausage in Vietnam. In this bánh mì chả recipe, I use 2 kinds of pork sausage: one is the most common pork sausage (called chả lụa), and another one is cinnamon pork pate (called chả quế), a sausage flavored with powdered cinnamon, then fried.
In general, a Vietnamese sandwich is a fusion of Vietnamese and French cuisines. It is a very common food for breakfast in Vietnam. There is a wide range of Banh mi prices in the country, normally ranging from $1 to $5, depending on what version of Banh mi or where you buy it.
Now, let’s start to make it by checking which tools are used for making this bánh mì with sausages.
What Tools Do You Need to Prepare Bánh Mì Chả?
There are only 3 main tools you need to make Vietnamese bánh mì chả, such as:
What Are the Ingredients of Bánh Mì Chả?
You need to prepare 8 kinds of ingredients to make this Vietnamese sandwich. You can buy them in the market or make some of them yourself.
At this point, you are ready to prepare your sandwich at home!
How To Make Bánh Mì Chả?
Making bánh mì chả only needs 2 steps: preparing the ingredients and assembling all ingredients inside the bread.
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Wash and rinse the green onions and cucumber, then let them dry. Then slice the cucumber and chili and julienne scallion.
Step 2: Assemble the Ingredients Into The Bread
Use a small knife to slice the baguette lengthwise. Don’t slice the bread too deeply; otherwise, the ingredients inside it will fall apart easily.
Next, take a sufficient amount of pate and spread it evenly inside the bread, then continue to spread a layer of Vietnamese mayonnaise sauce over the pate.
Afterward, gradually add all the ingredients like cucumber, green onions, a few slices of chili, pickled vegetables, and garlic soy sauce.
Add the Vietnamese pork sausage and cinnamon pork pate to the bread. Finally, drizzle chili sauce and mayonnaise over the filling.
Your pork sausage sandwich is ready to enjoy! If you want to improve your experience while consuming the sandwich, the next part will show you the 4 best tips.
What Tips to Upgrade Your Bánh Mì Chả?
Below are 4 tips to make a Vietnamese sausage sandwich taste much better.
Savor Vietnamese Sandwich with Sausages at Its Best!
If you love Vietnamese flavors, you must try this Vietnamese pork sausage sandwich. It’s a simple yet delicious choice that brings together the savory goodness of pork sausage with the fresh crunch of pickled vegetables.
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Bánh Mì Chả (Vietnamese Pork Sausage Sandwich)
Equipment
- Knife
- Spoon and Chopstick
Ingredients
- 3.5 ounces Vietnamese pork sausage & cinnamon pork pate
- 1 ounce pork liver pate
- 1 ounce Vietnamese mayonnaise
- 2.5 fluid ounces garlic soy sauce
- 3.5 ounces Vietnamese pickled vegetables
- 1 Vietnamese baguette
- Condiments: Chili sauce and mayonnaise
- Vegetables: 1 medium-sized cucumber, chili, green onion.
Instructions
- Wash, rinse the green onions and cucumber, then let them dry. Cut the cucumber and chili. Julienne green onions.
- Use a small knife to slice the baguette lengthwise. Don't split the bread too deeply.
- Take a sufficient amount of pate and spread it evenly inside the bread. Then spread a layer of Vietnamese mayonnaise sauce over the pate.
- Gradually add other ingredients like cucumber, green onions.
- And then put a few slices of chili, pickled vegetables.
- After that, sprinkling garlic soy sauce.
- Add the Vietnamese pork sausage and cinnamon pork pate inside the bread. Drizzle chili sauce and mayonnaise over the filling. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Heat the bread to make the bread crispier by the oven.
- Buy high-quality pork sausage and cinnamon pork pate.
- Remove the crumb a little bit if it is too dense
- Enjoy bread with Vietnamese coffee.
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Saigon Culinary Arts Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam Australia Vocational School (VAAC), Hanoi, Vietnam
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.