Have you noticed an option called
bánh mì on a tea house or restaurant menu? If so, then you may be interested in
learning about this popular Vietnamese sandwich and other types of street
food. Read on for details on these and other street food favorites from
around the world.
Bánh mì
Bánh mì is a Vietnamese term used to describe all kinds of bread. However, this
word has also become synonymous with a type of Vietnamese sandwich. The
fillings for this popular street food can vary, but the standard version
is a baguette stuffed with meat, cucumber, pickled carrot, cilantro, daikon
radish, mayonnaise, and liver pâté.
Satay
Should you ever travel through Southeast Asia, you should have no trouble finding a
satay vendor.
Satay is made by marinating thin slices of meat in coconut milk and spices and
then skewering and grilling them, and it’s commonly served along
with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.
Satay made with pork is popular in Thailand, but you may see it made with chicken
or beef in other areas.
Supplì
If traveling in Rome, you’re likely to find
supplì offered by street food vendors.
Supplì are fried rice balls filled with
ragù that’s usually made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and ground beef.
Dürüm
The word
dürüm translates to “roll” in Turkish and, this street food is a
wrap that’s usually made with flatbread, spiced lamb, onions, tomatoes,
lettuce, cucumber, hot sauce, and herbed-yogurt. These wraps are a popular
street food in many European cities.
Rou Jia Mo
The
rou jia mo dates back at least 2,000 years and is among the world’s oldest
sandwiches. This street food can be considered a Chinese version of a
döner kebab, and it’s traditionally made with spiced pork, mild peppers, and
cilantro that’s stuffed inside of flatbread.
Our tea house in Houston serves Vietnamese sandwiches and other snacks
along with bubble tea and smoothies. To find out more about
Happy TeaHouse & Café, you can reach us by calling (713) 469-3275.