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Bánh Mì Trứng is a beloved breakfast staple found on street corners throughout Vietnam. This humble yet incredibly flavorful sandwich combines French colonial influence with Vietnamese ingenuity, featuring a light, airy baguette that gets perfectly crispy when toasted. The eggs are fried until the edges are lacy and golden while the yolks remain luxuriously runny. Fresh cilantro and cucumber provide cooling contrast, while a touch of soy sauce and maggi seasoning create that distinctive umami-rich flavor profile. Quick pickled carrots and daikon add tangy crunch, and a smear of mayonnaise brings everything together. This is comfort food at its finest, affordable, quick to prepare, and endlessly satisfying whether enjoyed on a busy weekday morning or leisurely weekend brunch.

Instructions

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Prepare the quick pickle: In a small bowl, combine thinly sliced carrots and cucumber with vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a teaspoon of honey. Set aside to pickle while you prepare the rest.
Slice the baguette lengthwise, leaving one side attached like a hinge. Lightly toast in a skillet or toaster oven until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and fry until the whites are set and edges are crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Season with black pepper and a splash of soy sauce.
Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the toasted baguette. Layer the bottom with fresh cilantro leaves.
Place the fried eggs on top of the cilantro. Add the pickled vegetables, allowing excess liquid to drain off first.
Add fresh cucumber slices and a few drops of hot sauce if desired. Close the sandwich and press gently.
Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately while the baguette is still warm and crispy.

Bánh Mì Trứng - Egg Baguette

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A classic morning street food featuring crispy toasted baguette filled with savory fried eggs, fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and aromatic condiments. Ready in just 20 minutes for a satisfying start to your day.

easy

20 min

2 servings

Ingredients

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Main

1 pieces bread, Vietnamese-style baguette or fresh French baguette
2 pieces eggs, fried sunny-side up

Condiments

2 tablespoons mayonnaise, spread
1 tablespoons soy-sauce, for seasoning
1/2 teaspoons hot-sauce, optional garnish (optional)

Fresh Herbs

3 tablespoons cilantro, fresh leaves, washed

Vegetables

1/2 pieces cucumber, thinly sliced

Pickled Vegetables

1/2 pieces carrots, julienned for pickling
2 tablespoons vinegar-white, for quick pickle
1 teaspoons honey, for pickle

Cooking

2 tablespoons vegetable-oil, for frying eggs

Seasonings

1/2 teaspoons black-pepper, freshly ground

Chef Tips

expert advice

•For the most authentic flavor, look for Vietnamese-style baguettes at Asian bakeries - they are lighter and airier than French baguettes with a thinner, crispier crust.

•If unavailable, use the freshest French baguette you can find.

•The key to perfect fried eggs is high heat and patience - let them cook undisturbed until the edges turn golden and lacy.

•For a richer version, use duck eggs which are traditional in Vietnam.

•You can prepare the pickled vegetables up to 3 days ahead and store them in the refrigerator.

•Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of hot sauce or adding fresh sliced chili peppers.

•For a heartier version, add a thin layer of pâté or sliced Vietnamese ham.

•The contrast between hot eggs and cool, crunchy vegetables is essential to this dish.

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