Vignette | No Family Trip Is Complete Without Banter, Bolero and Bánh Mì Chả Lụa

"It took me a while to realize that it was bánh mì chả lụa’s simplicity that made it the perfect travel companion. Just a few quick slices of pork chả, evenly cut cucumber, and a dash of salt and pepper could provide enough starch, protein, and fiber to stand in for a proper home-cooked meal.Sure, butter, pâté, xíu mại, grilled pork — those are culinary treasures in their own right. But in the cramped, jostling, sun-baked space of a long-distance coach, they had all the makings of a minor tragedy. Bánh mì chả lụa, on the other hand, was practical, a built-in insurance policy against price-gouging or worse, a game of bathroom roulette at some sketchy roadside stop."___Written by Uyên Đỗ.Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-food-culture/28103-no-family-trip-is-complete-without-banter,-bolero-and-bánh-mì-chả-lụa.