Hardcore Vietnamese Bánh Mì- The “Bang Me”‘ Fried Egg Recipe
This fried egg banh mi recipe is a real treat if you love crispy fried eggs!
Fried Egg Banh Mi Recipe
A naughty conversation on Twitterled me to scribble this post in my head. My mental ramblings often distract me from daily priorities and combine that with the power of twitter chit chat, I was pretty worthless for the rest of the day. I adore twitter hard, really hard because it’s enlightened me with new friendships and stimulating discussions that reach the far corners of the world. #Twitter #Love
Bánh Mì, the Vietnamese sandwich that has become a cultural icon, was the topic that excitedly ensued when I put out this twitter tweet to my tweeps (twitter code talk for 140 character jabber): #ShutUpDiane
The Bánh Mì yak and messages that followed was indeed mixed. My fellow Viet’s were giggling with agreement about the Western pronunciation of our beloved sandwich. Others were more apologetic, hoping I could guide them to less embarrassment and correct pronunciation when ordering their next meat-ball, extra pate, hold-the-mayo banh mi. #sandwich #not #sex
But of course, there were the expected return messages that were more focused on the term “Bang Me” that was without any culinary, sandwich or Bánh Mì context. I think I got asked out on a few dates and some marriage proposals were thrown in the twitter message mix. #blushing but #I’mTaken
We’re all adults here (I hope) and my tweet was out of fun and love. I wasn’t really wasn’t making fun of anyone but rather, I was laughing at myself. #SillyDiane
I’ve been known to butcher my other favorite ethnic foods with many pronunciation mistakes, particularly those that go beyond 3 letters. Although I might be bilingual, I still have a life time of linguistics and language studies to pronounce even my most favorite foods respectfully: #Chiliaquiles #SoondoobuJjiggae #Epoisses #CaldoDeCameron
With this twitter conversation about the more authentic pronunciation of “Bánh Mì”, I wasn’t judging anyone’s accent. The holy spirit knows that the Vietnamese language is very difficult to learn, particularly with all the different regional tones. I’m still being corrected by my parents everyday. #Pho #Foe or #Poe?
But what I did focus on was the real meaning behind this hap-hazard pronunciation circling amongst non-Vietnamese as “Bang Me”. Then it all started to make sense to me. #LightBulb!
“Bang Me” was an emotional response to something gloriously appealing, appetizing and orgasmic-ally delicious. Yes, that’s it.
I’ve often had mind-blowing dishes that left me so elated, satisfied and spent that I’d cry out “F&$! Me, that was an amazing meal”. “Holy F*#! that was the best ____ (insert dish) that I’ve ever had!! ” Have you had these thoughts too? Admit it, I know you have. #please #me
So in the same spirit of culinary triumph that transports me to an ecstatic place, I celebrate the mis-pronunciation of Banh Mi as Bang Me. #NotKidding
Saying Bang Me, is like screaming after a 5 hour reveling feast of “F&$! Me” amazing food, drink, conversation and friendship. It’s kind of the same feeling after a long night of steamy hot…….. uh….. #BikramYoga
To make sense of all my rambling and to tame it away from #sex talk, I further made sense of the true definition of Vietnamese Bang Me by creating a recipe for it. A recipe for a Bang Me is one that makes a humble, innocent Banh Mi much more fiercely exciting. And Sexy.
A Bang Me is a Bánh Mì dressed up with a sexy, yolk dripping fried egg that humps the center of the crusty sandwich. #ForgiveMe
Doesn’t fried egg make almost anything better? Top a salad, pizza, pasta or hot rice with a fried egg and it instantly transforms the dish to Bang! Good! When ever I need to dress up a dish to it’s heightened decadent glory, I ask for it fried egg à la mode. What makes me go girl crazy is when the fried egg is lacy crispy around the edges. #PassingOut
Thanks to Twitter, I’ve created a recipe for a Bang Me Bánh Mì. And hopefully after reading this post, everyone will know what the heck you’re talking about.
Now if you all will excuse me, I’ll go take my much needed cold shower now. #whew!
Sincerely, #GoodGirl,
-diane
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The “Bang Me” Bánh Mì
How to Make Vietnamese Banh Mi with Fried Egg
- Vietnamese cold cuts can be found in at Vietnamese supermarkets and delis. Normally they are rolled up in banana leaves or aluminum foil, then you slice them to your desired thickness for the banh mi. Left (light color) is Cha Lua, or pork loaf. Right (pink) is Gio Thu, or headcheese. I like my fried eggs with crispy edges for more bite.
- yes, love my egg edges just like that (above)
- rich liver pate is my favorite, add extra for more flavor. Bring it on.
assembly: gather all the ingredients and go to town. layer your fillings. I start with my favorite: headcheese (not a joke) - Go for the gold and add more cold cuts: Cha Lua
- add more. you deserve it
- pickled carrots and daikon for crunch, tang and bright flavors
- don’t forget the cilantro or Vietnamese herbs
- dash of soy sauce. But in my case, lots of it
- Finally, the “Bang Me” fried egg
- add more pate for fun. And flavor. Do it!
Vietnamese Fried Egg Banh Mi Recipe (Banh Mi Trung Op La)- "The Bang Me"
Ingredients
For the Banh Mi assembly (not all required):
- 1 french baguette (soft centered crumb, crispy crust)
- 1/4 pound Vietnamese cold cuts or head cheese Or other meat filling such as Braised Pork Belly
- 8 Fried Eggs
- 1/2 cup pickled carrots and daikon Recipe for carrot/daikon pickles here.
- 12 sprigs fresh cilantro , or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce , or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons pork liver pate , or to taste
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise , or to taste
- thin slices of chili pepper
- thin slices of cucumber
Instructions
- Slice baguettes lengthwise. Add the ingredients that you want (or like) to the banh mi.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information per Serving
More of my Viet Recipe Mischief:
- BLT Springrolls, I broke the rules. Sorry, Mom.
- Caramel Braised Pork Belly Banh Mi, Nail Shop Eats #4
- Vietnamese Chicken Salad, Nail Shop Eats Competition #3
I will never look at a fried egg in the same way again. . . By the way, my nieces pronounce “pho” as “poo”–nothing like that visual to help you enjoy your meal.
I’m so happy that everyone is catching on to how delicious Vietnamese food is :). I’m Viet so this was what I grew up with. There’s so many amazing dishes besides pho that I hope more people get exposed to 🙂 like bun bo hue, bun rieu or bun tom thit nguong!
That is one of the best Banh Mi sandwiches I have ever seen! They are one of my all-time favourite sandwiches! I’m also in love with your vegetable peeler by the way…
I love Banh Mi!!! These pictures are near pornographic and they make my mouth water.
I am trolling your blog desperately trying to cling to this past weekend. THAT, and to look for that pickled daikon/carrot stuff since I am now addicted to it. (Try it in paninni if you haven’t already!) Did you notice me falling in love with you the moment you first said Bánh Mì to me? I made you say it three times… ahem. Anyway, this funny post has reminded me of a most embarrassing moment for me years ago cause by my brutal and perhaps Freudian mispronouncing of a particular Persian dish while ordering a meal at a fancy Persian restaurant with my soon-to-be in-laws. I am so going to post about it…even if they dish itself is a brown stew..I’m up for the challenge of finding beauty and light in a brown stew… Hugs. T.
hi,
I been searching for recipe and how to make the vietnamese banh mi (vietnamese baguette only), wonder if you have it in your website (i tried, cant find) ?
Appreciate your reply, and hey, your website is fantastic…..!
Thks & Rgds
Do you make your own pate? It looks amazing! If so how do you make it?
Sometimes we will make our own pate. One of our pate recipes is here: Pate Recipe. But often times we’ll just pick up a bit from some of our favorite banh mi shops in Little Saigon or at one of our better delis. It is nice to make your own. Hope you give it a shot.
T & D
i miss eating these! wish they had vego version last time i just had butter pickled vegies and salad it was soooo unsatisfying 🙁 but luv the addition of egg!
Oh if you’re ever at an Asian supermarket, do pick up a bottle of Maggi seasoning sauce, it’s crucial for banh mi. Just douse the inside a couple times, Maggi sauce does wonders. You can usually find it in the aisle with the fish sauce and other condiments.
I Love maggi seasoning, its a pantry staple for me!! Knorr also do one, but I havent tried it as yet… The next time Im at my Asian Grocer, I’ll buy the pork roll and some Vietnamese banh mi rolls from our local hot bread shop and go to town!!! This talk of banh mi is making my mouth water!!!
Being a full blooded Vietnamese-American, I just gotta say – you made me proud!
I know adding the egg is your own special twist, but thank you for keeping the banh mi true to it’s form (ie. Not anglicizing – whoops I mean, infusing modern flavors – the sandwich to the point of total destruction. Excellent job and great humor!.
Awesome recipe! It’s actually my first time seeing eggs being used on Banh Mi, also I thought Banh Mi were one of those sandwich which are hard to make look good in photos, I’m sooo wrong!
Gosh, I haven’t been here for a while but Diane you are exactly the same as I remember – hilarious, charming, and fiendishly sexy! Loving this recipe!
Oooooo. This sandwich can do me any time.
I love this! Egg with Ban Mi must be super awesome! Haven’t seen it done in Ho Chi Minh tho but I can imagine it to be a great breakfast!
I have this thing for vietnamese food. Food like this. With names like that. Bang me. It’s genius, just like the crispy eggs on the sandwich. Food porn has never made more sense.
This looks amazing, and with a name like “Bang Me”, who wouldn’t want one of these? Oh language barriers are always fun!