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Meat and Cold Cuts Bánh Mì (Bánh mì thịt)

(Meat and Cold Cuts Bánh Mì, Bánh mì kẹp, Bánh mì Sài Gòn)

Bánh mì thịt is a traditional bánh mì sandwich variation in which thịt means meat. As the name suggests, the sandwich is made with various Vietnamese cold cuts such as sliced roasted pork, sliced pork belly, chả (sliced ham), or chả lụa pork sausage, along with cucumbers, mayonnaise, pickled carrots and daikon, and liver pâté stuffed into a bánh mì roll.


The sandwich is often garnished with ingredients such as coriander, black pepper, and sliced chili peppers. These meat-filled sandwiches are common throughout Vietnam and they’re a staple of school children and factory workers. Bánh mì thịt is usually enjoyed for breakfast and lunch, but the sandwiches can be eaten for any meal of the day if bought from street stall vendors.

Recipe variations

  • 4.5

    Authentic Bánh Mì Thịt with Vietnamese Sausage Cha Lua and Pâté

    READY IN 4h 55min

    The following is the classic bánh mì thịt sandwich recipe, giving instructions on how to prepare both the pâté and the cha lua sausage, the ingredients most commonly associated with this type of sandwich. Therefore, this recipe is a must-try classic, as it gives the authentic experience of bánh mì thịt.

  • 4.5

    Bánh Mì Thịt by Andrea Nguyen

    READY IN 1h 45min

    The following is the authentic bánh mì thịt recipe. It consists of Vietnamese rolls, seasoned ground pork, various cold cuts, mayonnaise, the ubiquitous pickled vegetables, cilantro, cucumber, and chili oil. Instructions for pickled vegetables and seasoned ground pork are included in this recipe. The recipe is courtesy of Andrea Nguyen, a Vietnamese-born American teacher, food writer, cookbook author, and chef living in the San Francisco area. She is a James Beard Award winner and is considered the utmost authority on Asian cuisines, specifically Vietnamese. 

Meat and Cold Cuts Bánh Mì (Bánh mì thịt) Authentic recipe

PREP 1h
COOK 55min
RESTING  3h
READY IN 4h 55min

The following is the classic bánh mì thịt sandwich recipe, giving instructions on how to prepare both the pâté and the cha lua sausage, the ingredients most commonly associated with this type of sandwich. Therefore, this recipe is a must-try classic, as it gives the authentic experience of bánh mì thịt.

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