BANH MI (SAIGONESE BREAD) - CULINARY QUINTESSENCE
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SAIGONESE BREAD
Banh mi (Saigonese bread) is a dish associated with the life of Saigonese people as well as Vietnamese people. With a journey of 100 years of flavor sublimation, banh mi has become a typical dish of Vietnamese people and brings Vietnamese culinary culture to the world. Banh mi became the pride of Saigonese.
The History of Banh mi
The origin of the bread comes from the French "baguette" bread. And in 1859, bread made from wheat flour appeared in Saigon for the first time.
Initially, people called banh mi "Western Bread" because the customers were usually Westerners. The first customers to buy bread must be mentioned as old school students, waiters, civil servants, ... They consider it as a normal snack. But since the 20th century, bread has become popular throughout the country from urban to rural areas and is considered a staple food to this day.
Bread in the early days was usually eaten with milk or cheese. In 1968, Hoa Ma's first cold-meat sandwich shop (bread with rolls, meat, fish, pate, butter, vegetables, chili and pickles) was opened in Saigon. In the 70s of the 20th century, many bakeries appeared more. Saigon bread has also been modified with more side dishes. And especially appeared in foreign markets such as New York,... By 2011, banh mi was recognized in the Oxford dictionary with its own name. bread". Officially, bread has made Vietnamese culinary culture.
Breakfast with Banh mi and Phin coffee (Taken by: Alex Tran)
Banh mi - Typical representative of Saigonese personality
With creativity and sophistication, Banh Mi has become a different and typical dish and has become close to the lifestyle of Saigon people.
From a side dish in meals, bread becomes an extremely attractive main dish. Bread can be eaten with either a sweet or a savory taste. Each type has its own unique taste that makes you unforgettable: Banh mi with fish, bread with chicken, banh mi with beef, banh mi with omelette,... Meatloaf is the traditional type and bears the most profound characteristic of Vietnamese cuisine. Saigon bread. With the salty taste of the sauce, the crispiness of the sour, the spicy of the chili, the fatty of the pate, and the aroma of the meat, Saigonese banh mi becomes a nutritious, convenient and delicate dish.
Banh mi appears everywhere and in the meals of Saigonese. Banh mi with different varieties and different prices is always ready to serve everyone regardless of place or time. Each ingredient in the bread is unique in its combination to create a delicious and suitable taste for Saigon people. That's why banh mi is suitable for almost everyone and you can easily find banh mi to enjoy in Saigon.
Meatballs Banh mi (Source: pinterest.com)
Meatballs Banh mi (Source: pinterest.com)
Variations of Saigonese banh mi
Bread does not have a general recipe in processing. In each region, through each chef's creativity, bread is transformed with more forms.
Dragon fruit banh mi
Facing the situation that many Vietnamese agricultural products were stagnant, especially dragon fruit due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, dragon fruit bread was born.
The outstanding pink bread is extremely attractive. Although it was created to "rescue" agricultural products during the Covid-19 period, this is really beautiful work. Dragon fruit bread is delicious, soft, and crispy, with a cool and round taste.
Dragon fruit banh mi in Saigon (Source: Vtv.vn)
Bamboo charcoal banh mi
Bamboo charcoal bread has black color as its main ingredient. It is this strange color that has attracted many people to enjoy it. Bamboo charcoal bread is special with its crispy hot crust and thick crust. Bamboo charcoal bread has a light aroma and high health benefits. Bamboo charcoal bread is used in healthy meals because it contains fewer calories than white bread. Therefore, bamboo charcoal bread costs a little more than traditional white bread.
With all the creativity and sophistication, banh mi becomes a special dish, typical, close to the lifestyle of Saigon people. Above all a dish, Saigon bread is a typical representative of Saigon people: open, friendly, absorbing human culture, creating its own characteristics and not distinguishing classes.
Bamboo charcoal banh mi in Saigon (Source: vietnammenyeu.vn)
Banh mi 362
Address: 25 Tran Cao Van, Da Kao, District 1, HCMC
Banh mi 362 is so famous in District 1 in particular and Saigon in general. Banh mi here has more than 10 types such as banh mi with meat, bread with fried eggs, banh mi with fish, banh mi with beef,... and 3 special flavors for vegetarians: mushroom banh mi, cheese banh mi, and vegetable bread.
Banh mi at Banh mi 362 store (Source: banhmi362)
Nhu Lan banh mi
Address: 54 Nguyen Van Trang, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, HCMC
Nhu Lan is a famous cake brand. Besides, Nhu Lan’s meat banh mi is very delicious with a variety of fillings from cold meat, roast pork, scad, sausage, spring rolls,... will definitely help you easily choose a delicious flavor and good banh mi that suits your taste.
Banh mi at Nhu Lan banh mi store (Source: anotherfoodaddict)
Sau Minh banh mi
Address: 170 Vo Van Tan, Ward 5, District 3, HCMC
With more than 40 years of experience in banh mi making, Sau Minh banh mi will not disappoint customers with the freshness of the ingredients, many side dishes, crispy crust and especially the tasty sauce. show. Another plus point is that the banh mi shop is open 24/7, so whether it's early morning or late night, it's ready to serve you.
Banh mi at Sau Minh banh mi store (Source: riviu.vn)
Banh mi is an outstanding specialty of Saigon. Anyone who comes here if they do not enjoy Banh mi is a huge regret. Banh mi is full of flavor and accompanies every meal of Saigonese people in particular and Vietnamese people in general during the past 100 years. On every road and in every meal, bread is our friend. In the minds of Saigon people, bread is not only a dish, but it is really a precious gift that anyone who has tasted it can't forget it.
Saigonese banh mi is not too difficult to eat, not too difficult to buy. Saigonese banh mi is for everyone, everyone's.
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