Banh Mi Skillet
Format transformation brings broadened opportunities
Banh Mi Skillet
Format transformation brings broadened opportunities
By Robert Danhi
February 6, 2024
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.
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.
About the Author
Robert 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.com
