Banh Mi and Me: Riffing on a Vietnamese Staple

Banh Mi and Me: Riffing on a Vietnamese Staple
Banh mi from Banh Mi 37 Nguyen Trai in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. James Clark/NomadicNotes.com
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In the past, when I thought of a Vietnamese bánh mì, I expected a somewhat universally accepted definition, a traditional composition as specific as a classic cocktail: a French baguette with sliced deli-style pork sausage (cha lua), pâté, a couple of veggie ingredients, and mayo. 
A trip to Ho Chi Minh City cured me of that limited scope. 
Kevin Revolinski
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Kevin Revolinski is an avid traveler, craft beer enthusiast, and home-cooking fan. He is the author of 15 books, including “The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey” and his new collection of short stories, “Stealing Away.” He’s based in Madison, Wis., and his website is TheMadTraveler.com
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