Pheasant Bánh Mì Sandwich
Bánh mì is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, a convenient meal that you can grab-and-go from the boulangerie on your way to work or any other time of day. I may be biased, but I truly believe that bánh mì is the best sandwich in the world -- a perfectly balanced creation that combines both French and Vietnamese influences. Every element, from the grilled or cured meats, to the full-fat mayo and rich pâtés, to the generous amounts of fresh vegetables, to the pickles that offer brightness … all delivered by a short baguette that is delightfully crispy on the outside and cloud-like on the inside, work in harmony to provide contrast, none overpowering the other. I’ve eaten many styles of sandwiches and none compares to that of my home country. And it’s this specific Vietnamese baguette that makes a bánh mì a bánh mì, and it is a point of cultural pride. Taking the French baguette, which was introduced to Vietnam in the 19th century during colonization, the Vietnamese people...
