Bánh mì trứng ốp-la, or Vietnamese fried egg sandwich, is characterized by its crispy baguette, sauces, and fried egg.
I will offer details about this sandwich, from its definition to the necessary tools and ingredients. Then, I’ll guide you in recreating this traditional sandwich at home, supplemented with helpful preparation tips.
Through this bánh mì trứng ốp-la recipe, you’ll gain an in-depth insight into the complex Vietnamese cuisine. So, let’s start reading now!
Bánh Mì Trứng Ốp-la – Another Version of Vietnamese Bánh Mì
Bánh mì trứng ốp-la is a popular Vietnamese sandwich with a fried egg in the filling. The “bánh mì” word refers to a short baguette in Vietnam. This bread appeared during the French colonial time and is loved for its thin, crisp crust and soft, airy interior.
You can find various bánh mì versions in Vietnam, with the baguette filled with various savory ingredients. Some even compare them with submarine sandwiches due to their similar appearance.
In this version of the Vietnamese sandwich, the baguette is filled with a sunny-side-up egg. Other fillings are pickles, vegetables, and condiments. This egg sandwich is a perfect option for breakfast or a mid-day snack due to its filling characteristic, which comes from its diverse ingredients.
Which Ingredients Does Banh Mi Trung Op-La Contain?
Aside from the main star, the egg, bánh mì ốp-la also contains several ingredients, such as:
Now that you know about its ingredients, the next step is preparing the essential tools.
Which Tools Are Necessary for Bánh Mì Trứng Ốp-la?
Vietnamese fried egg sandwich only needs simple tools, such as:
With the right ingredients and tools, you’re already halfway to making this tasty treat!
How to Make Bánh Mì Trứng Ốp-la?
Making bánh mì with fried eggs includes 3 main steps. All steps have their own details.
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse all the vegetables, like cucumber and green onions, and let them dry.
Slice the cucumber and chili peppers, then julienne green onions.
Step 2: Fry the Egg
Melt butter in a hot pan. Then, crack an egg into the pan. Use a spoon to spread the edges so your egg cooks evenly.
Remove the egg from the pan when it reaches your desired doneness.
Step 3: Assemble the Sandwich
Arrange all ingredients so you can easily assemble your sandwich.
Slit open the baguette along the side with a small knife. Don’t slit too deep, or the ingredients will fall apart when inserted later.
Spread an appropriate amount of pate evenly inside the bread, followed by a layer of Vietnamese-style mayonnaise.
Then, add cucumber, pickled carrots and daikon, green onions, garlic sauce, and the sunny-side-up egg. Finally, drizzle chili sauce and mayonnaise and add several chili slices on top.
Your fried egg sandwich is ready to serve!
Having known the basic procedure for making the sandwich, it’s time for you to refine your techniques with these tricks.
Tricks When Making Bánh Mì Trứng Ốp-la?
There are only several tricks in making fried egg bánh mì, mostly related to the frying step. The assembling step is also important, with some notices as indicated below:
Let’s Try Making Bánh Mì Ốp-la Today!
Vietnamese fried egg sandwich offers a unique eating experience: crispy bread, flavorful sauces, and a sunny-side-up egg. This fried egg sandwich is a nourishing breakfast choice and a symbol of Vietnamese “fast-food” culture.
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Bánh Mì Trứng Ốp-La Recipe (Vietnamese Fried Egg Sandwich)
Equipment
- Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 ounce pork liver pate
- 1 ounce Vietnamese-style mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup garlic sauce
- 3.5 ounces Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon
- 0.33 ounce unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 loaf of baguette
- Other vegetables: Cucumber, chili peppers, green onions, coriander, lettuce, etc.
- Condiments: Chili sauce, mayonnaise
Instructions
- Rinse the vegetables like cucumber and green onions. Let them dry.Slice the cucumber and chili peppers. Then, julienne green onions.
- Melt butter in a hot pan. Crack an egg into the pan and cook it until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Remove the egg from the heat. And arrange all ingredients around so you can assemble your sandwich easily.
- Slit the baguette along its side.
- Spread the pork liver pate evenly inside the bread. The next spread is the Vietnamese-style mayonnaise.
- Next, fill the baguette with cucumber, pickles, green onions, garlic sauce, and the sunny-side-up egg.
- Then, drizzle the chili sauce and mayonnaise and add some chili slices on top.Serve this fried egg sandwich while it’s hot.
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Notes
- The cooking time is calculated based on 1 serving.
- Heat your baguette in the oven for several minutes before assembling, so it’ll stay crispy.
- Place your sunny-side-up egg on a paper towel to eliminate excess oil.
- Since the sunny-side-up egg doesn’t have any seasoning, use other sauces to enhance the flavors for this sandwich.
- Remove the baguette’s inner flesh if your bread is too dense, so the filling won’t fall out when eating.
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Saigon Culinary Arts Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam Australia Vocational School (VAAC), Hanoi, Vietnam
Richie, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a dynamic Content Writer with a talent for capturing the essence of culinary art.
Richie specializes in creating visually appealing and tasty content, offering a new angle on Vietnamese and other culinary traditions. With a background in graphic design and a love for food styling and photography, he expertly combines beauty with food narratives, encouraging his audience to discover the culinary world through his imaginative perspective.