Bahn mi recipe vietnamese sandwiches with golden pork belly bahn mi is the vietnamese word for bread. in vietnamese cuisine, it also refers to a type of short baguette with thin, crisp crust and soft, airy texture inside that is often split lengthwise and filled with various savory ingredients like a submarine sandwich and served as a meal. this recipe for a banh mi sandwich starts with a crusty french roll thats piled high with tender slices of grilled pork, pickled vegetables and fresh herbs for a hearty meal thats full of flavors, colors and texturesthe traditional version of this sandwich is a french baguette roll with pickled carrots and radish, cucumbers, cilantro and any assortment of meats. these sandwiches typically contain pork, such as grilled pork, pate or a combination of the two. the sandwich is always spread with mayo and often contains a spicy element such as thinly sliced fresh jalapeos.
