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I love the fresh, bold flavors of Vietnamese food, and I especially love attempting to recreate my favorite dishes in my own kitchen. This recipe is not authentic so check out this recipe from Hungry Huy, or this one from Cooking with Lane for truly authentic Bánh Mì.
Banh mi (pronounced ban mee),  means “bread” in Vietnamese, or more specifically, a thin and crusty baguette that’s filled with meat (generally pork, pate or chicken) and veggies.  From my understanding, Banh mi sandwiches are a result of French influence on Vietnamese food.
About the Meat:
Banh mi sandwiches can be served with a wide variety of meats.  I used chicken in this recipe but you could head to your local Asian market for slices of Pink Ham or pork loaf. You could also substitute slices of cold cut meats from your local grocery store (roast beef, roast chicken, etc) although they’re not traditional choices….