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Fried Egg Bánh Mì

4 Servings

50 minutes

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At Nonette, a bustling bánh mì and doughnut shop in Paris, we enjoyed a fantastic Vietnamese sandwich filled with runny-yolked fried eggs plus the traditional bánh mì toppings of tangy, quick-pickled vegetables, thinly sliced cucumber and fresh cilantro. For added depth and umami, chef Khánh-Ly Huynh seasoned the eggs with Maggi, a liquid flavor enhancer commonly used in Vietnamese cooking. Maggi is sold in most supermarkets; look for its distinctive dark-brown shaker bottle with a red and yellow label. Soy sauce is a suitable alternative; just use about ½ teaspoon per sandwich in place of the Maggi. The best type of bread for these sandwiches is a supermarket-style baguette with an airy crumb and thin, brittle crust. Avoid chewy, rustic bread. You'll need four 7- to 8-inch pieces, so cut one or two baguettes into sections, as needed.

4

Servings

Tip

Don’t skip buttering the bread. Egg yolks add richness, but without butter this sandwich can taste a bit lean. The butter’s fattiness and sweet, creamy notes balance the bright, vinegary vegetables. Also, don’t salt the eggs as they cook, as they will be sprinkled with Maggi after they’re transferred to the bread.

50 minutes

Ingredients

  • ⅔

    cup white vinegar

  • 2

    tablespoons white sugar

Directions

Reviews
Mike S.
October 11, 2024
simple weeknight meal
wonderful weeknight meal. The pickled daikon was great. Even better after a couple days on a salad. Proper bread is key!

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