6 Delicious Bánh Mì Recipes From Canadian Chefs

Vietnamese chefs and restaurant owners share their favourite bánh mì recipes, including plant-based and meat options.

By Giao Châu

August 18, 2022

6 Delicious Bánh Mì Recipes From Canadian Chefs

Produced by Sun Ngo; Photography by Christie Vuong; Recipe by Sara Lee and Rod Dyquiangco.

Bánh mì embodies the balance that guides Vietnamese cooking and is an amalgam of culinary influences. Below, Vietnamese chefs share recipes of the bánh mì they grew up eating and the toppings— pickled carrot and daikon—and condiments—bo’ or Vietnamese style mayonnaise—that make for a perfect bite.

Bánh Mì Đâu Hu Nâm Ngũ Vi (Five-Spice Tofu and Mushroom Bánh Mì)

Tofu and mushrooms soak up a sweet and savoury sauce made from pantry staples like soy sauce and five-spice powder. Chefs Sara Lee and Rod Dyquiangco of Toronto's Rustle & Still café are behind this five-spice tofu and mushroom bánh mì recipe.

Woman holding three banh mi sandwiches that are partially open in a tray

Produced by Sun Ngô; Photography by Christie Vu’o’ng; Recipe by Sara Lee and Rod Dyquiangco.

Ðô` Chua (Pickled Daikon and Carrot)

Besides adding crunch and freshness to bánh mì, this pickle recipe makes a great addition to salad and rice bowls. Get the pickled daikon and carrot recipe here.

light orange pickled daikon in a glass jar

Produced by Sun Ngô; Photography by Christie Vu’o’ng; Recipe by Giao Châu.

Bánh Mì Thit Nu’ó’ng (Grilled Pork Bánh Mì)

Boneless pork shoulder is marinated in a bold and aromatic sauce in this grilled pork bánh mì recipe, by chef Tara Lê, owner of Bánh Mì Metro in Scarborough, Ont.

Two banh mi in semi open buns with browned mushrooms and cilantro twigs, placed against a red checkered paper.

Produced by Sun Ngô; Photography by Christie Vu’o’ng; Recipe by Tara Lê.

Bo’ (Vietnamese-Style Mayonnaise)

No bánh mì would be complete without a schmear of bo'. Get the Vietnamese-style mayonnaise recipe here.

Bright yellow mayonnaise with a butter knife on top of the jar

Produced by Sun Ngô; Photography by Christie Vu’o’ng; Recipe by Joseph Nguyên.

Bánh Mì Xíu Mại (Meatball Bánh Mì)

Use these meatballs as the main filling for your bánh mì, or turn the recipe into a flavourful spread to accompany a classic bánh mì with cold cuts. Get the meatball bánh mì recipe here, courtesy of Joseph Nguyên, the owner of Vietnamese street-food joint Tâm in Toronto.

Meatball banh mi sandwich half open, against the backdrop of various condiments.

Produced by Sun Ngô; Photography by Christie Vu’o’ng; Recipe by Joseph Nguyên.

Pate Gan Gà (Chicken Liver Pâté)

Chef Linh Lê Kim of Ăn Chè Desserts in Montreal shares the recipe for this classic bánh mì accoutrement— a perfect, creamy pâté. Get the chicken liver pâté recipe here.

Brown liver pate with two bay leaves on top and a butter knife

Produced by Sun Ngô; Photography by Christie Vu’o’ng; Recipe by Linh Lê Kim.

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