CNN chooses Vietnamese bread in the world's top 25

CNN, a famous American television channel, has just voted for the 25 best sandwiches in the world, including Vietnamese banh mi.

CNN believes that there is no dish more "humble" but loved all over the world than the sandwich. And because of that, exploring the world through sandwiches is like traveling around the earth.

To help travelers narrow down their sandwich choices when planning their next trip, CNN has selected the 25 best sandwiches in the world.

As for Vietnamese banh mi , CNN praised: Originating from France, the baguette has been recreated by the Vietnamese to their own taste. Banh mi is now sold at food carts on almost every street corner in Ho Chi Minh City and across Vietnam. Not only that, banh mi is also widely loved beyond the country's borders.

Foreign tourists enjoy Vietnamese bread

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The classic version of the banh mi is filled with pork, pork sausage, shredded pickled carrots, pickled radish, herbs, mayonnaise and other ingredients. You can also find variations with tofu and lemongrass chicken. "It's crispy, fresh, rich and incredibly delicious," CNN notes.

The remaining list includes:

Pan Bagnat, France

Pan bagnat - a sandwich originating from Nice in the South of France, is a favourite. Cut in half (but not all the way through), the bread opens to reveal layers of raw vegetables, anchovies, olives, sliced ​​hard-boiled eggs, tuna cubes, and generously sprinkled with salt and pepper.

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Cuban sandwich, Cuba/America

The origins of this sandwich are still debated. Whether you eat it with salami (à la Tampa) or without (à la Miami), this sandwich is layered with boiled ham, roast pork, pickles, mustard, Swiss cheese and avocado, all sandwiched between slices of soft, affordable Cuban bread.

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Katsu sando, Japan

A deep-fried pork cutlet – pounded and breaded in panko, sandwiched in a fluffy white Japanese bread bun called shokupan – is the basis for this popular Japanese convenience store snack. Considered yōshoku (Western-influenced) cuisine , katsu sando is often garnished with strips of cabbage and also comes in a chicken and egg salad (tamago) version.

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Falafel pita, Middle Eastern

Crispy, fried falafel balls — made from soaked, pureed chickpeas mixed with herbs — are stuffed into a warm, spongy pita and brightened up with lettuce, tomato, sour tahini sauce and other condiments that can include chilli sauce and hummus.

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Croque monsieur/madame, France

The archetypal French sandwich originated as “un snack” in French cafes, this wonderfully crispy (croquant) treat has both a masculine and feminine (madame et monsieur) version.

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Chivito, Uruguay

Although the name of this Uruguayan sandwich means “little goat,” there’s no meat from the ruminant at all, instead it’s made up of thinly sliced ​​beef (called churrasco), ham, bacon, lettuce, mayonnaise, and melted mozzarella cheese. Piled high on a roll similar to a burger or ciabatta, the chivito is often topped with a fried egg—just to make sure you don’t leave hungry.

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Iberian Jamon Bocadillo, Spain

This simple finger sandwich features some of the best jamón in the world, a premium Iberian ham from chestnut-fed pigs. The thinly sliced ​​meat is piled high on crusty bread that is brushed or drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Fresh tomatoes and perhaps some cheese can be added, but the ham is definitely the star of the dish.

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Also included: Torta ahogada, Mexico; Tramezzino, Italy; Shawarma, Middle East; Pambazo, Mexico; Muffaletta, New Orleans, USA; Smørrebrød, Denmark; Spatlo, South Africa; Montreal smoked meat sandwich, Canada; Po'boy, New Orleans, USA; Fricassé, Tunisia; cucumber sandwich, UK; Chip butty, UK; Reuben, USA; Philly cheesesteak, Philadelphia, USA; Broodje haring, Netherlands; Choripán, Argentina; lobster roll, New England, USA.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cnn-chon-banh-mi-viet-nam-vao-top-25-the-gioi-185250612090310403.htm