How To Make Banh Mi with Andrea Nguyen

Andrea Nguyen, chef and author of Vietnamese Food Any Day, makes a char siu chicken banh mi in the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen. Andrea marinates and grills chicken thighs to crispy, caramelized perfection, makes quick pickles with daikon radishes and carrots, and slices up jalapeños and herbs to make the ultimate banh mi, all while explaining the origins of this now-classic Vietnamese sandwich.

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[JHNY]

She gave us history class while cooking an amazing Banh Mi. I love this woman.

[jonaslundholm]

Who is this woman? Immediate star! Give us more of her!

[utubetbd]

I made this today for myself and my wife. It was incredible. I made the pickle last night, and I cut the carrot and daikon a little thicker than recommended (the average chopstick). I liked the extra crunch. The sauces were exactly the right flavor. It was so damn good I'm going to invite friends over for dinner (once Covid is over) and serve this in the backyard with ice cold beer.

[jessicahagan]

When life gives you french colonial domination, make a bahn mi.

[idkimlogan]

I seriously loved her little talk about the cultural history of the colonization of Vietnam. It’s crazy how sharing something like a sandwich can be an opportunity to talk about those kind of events in history

[ryandao]

As a Vietnamese this is the best representation of banh mi i hav seen on YouTube from a foreign country

[bewareofsasquatch]

Why doesn’t this woman have a cooking channel? The way she explains everything was amazing and her vibe is awesome!

[schinois]

As a note, I've always been told by my family in Vietnam that "bánh mì " comes from "pain de mie" (white bread). Being half French/Vietnamese, I grew up with both cuisines and I still use chopsticks when cooking French meals :D

[hoot]

"If you had a bad work day this is not the time to take it out on your vegetables."

LMAO.

[bellalabanca]

Damn edna from the incredibles be cooking

[Rabbittomaru]

I'm so proud how she explained the food background that come out from history of colonialism.
We too, Indonesian has some several foods that I think also a fusion between West and our third world cuisine.
Thank you, Miss Andrea 💐

[ChachiTelevision]

“If AND WHEN you go to Vietnam...”
Very presumptuous. Challenge accepted.

[rawberriemilkfake]

ANDREA NEEDS A SHOW!! i need more of her wonderful perspective on history and flavor! Her personality is great!

[mdctenga]

"Let's talk THIGHS"
She makes me think of an Auntie I have that makes cringy jokes, but it somehow only makes her more endearing.

[GypsyCurls]

She’s the kind of lady I would love to meet on the street and it’s chat with. She’s so authentic and funny. I know a Vietnamese lady and I love her spirit and spunk. It’s quite addictive.

[johnkordyback]

I have learned so much from Andrea’s cookbooks and videos. We originally bought Vietnamese Food Any Day to learn how to make Banh Mi but I’ve now made dozens of her recipes with several as family favourites that we make frequently. Her instructions and techniques make this wonderful food very approachable.

[phh]

I'm sorry but "Massage it like you did that pickle" made me bust out laughing

[magister]

I love her energy, she is very charming, intelligent and funny!

[Obosii]

“The crunch, the tang and the funk of the sandwich.”
Gotta admit...that got me.

[thebourquetorque]

She's one of the best instructional cooks I've ever seen in my life. Clear, concise, and funny.