Banh Mi Skillet
The banh mi chao is a Vietnamese skillet dish that demonstrates ideas beyond the sandwich application.

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Banh Mi Skillet

Format transformation brings broadened opportunities

By Robert Danhi
February 6, 2024

Banh mi op la is a Vietnamese egg sandwich that is served any time of day. It can be as simple as bread filled with a fried egg, herbs and charcuterie. Yet, I think the egg skillet banh mi style offers big opportunity for innovation.

Think fajitas prep: Heat a cast iron skillet, cook onions until caramelized, then add a cracked egg and splash with tomato sauce. Let it bubble until the egg is cooked. Top with cilantro and serve with a toasted banh mi on the side to dip, stuff and devour.

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mmRobert Danhi is a James Beard award-winning publisher, author and photographer for Southeast Asian Flavors-Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. As a curator of cultures, his passion for sharing knowledge extended to his role as the host of the captivating 26-episode docuseries “Taste of Vietnam,” highlighting the vibrant lives of farmers, artisans, cooks, chefs and street food vendors. Robert is an R&D chef, an industry thought leader, a conference speaker and a full-time consultant. www.chefdanhi.comRead More Stories by Robert Danhi

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