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Aside from the traditional meat-filled banh mi, Saigonese culinary enthusiasts have ingeniously transformed the classic into Banh Mi Xiu Mai. The sweet and tangy taste of this Saigonese delight has captured the hearts of countless diners.
How to make Saigonese Banh Mi Xiu Mai
Ingredients 3 baguettes |
Preparation Method
Step 1: Wash all the ingredients thoroughly: tomatoes, pork,...
Step 2:
- Onion
- Peel the onions
Onions for making Saigonese Banh Mi Xiu Mai
- Finely chop one onion, slice the other one into rounds
- Ground pork and pork liver pate
- Finely chop 2-3 cloves of garlic, mix well with ground pork and pork liver pate. Add a tablespoon of salt, a tablespoon of chicken powder, two tablespoons of sugar, a tablespoon of sesame oil, a pinch of pepper, then mix again until well combined
- Shape the meat mixture into bite-sized balls, then steam until cooked through
The meatballs are formed into small bite-sized pieces
- Once the meat is cooked, remove it and let it drain
- Tomatoes: Cut into small cubes
Tomatoes are also cubed for the secret to delicious Banh Mi Xiu Mai
Step 3: Cooking Process
- Heat some cooking oil in a pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add tomatoes to stir-fry. Add tomato sauce and adjust the amount to achieve desired consistency. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the tomatoes, simmer for about 30-40 minutes for the meat to absorb the flavors. Then add the sliced onions, stir for a few minutes, then turn off the heat. You can also add some spring onions and pepper for extra fragrance in our Xiu Mai dish.
The meatballs are beautifully colored and have a delicious sweet and sour taste
Step 4: Decoration: Arrange the dish on a plate, garnish with fresh herbs.
Popular spots to enjoy Saigonese Banh Mi Xiu Mai
1. Banh Mi Xiu Mai – Nguyen Kiem
Xiu Mai pot at Nguyen Kiem street eatery – Delicious breakfast in Saigon
The eatery is located near the end of Nguyen Kiem street. There are only a few tables and chairs in the narrow alley, fitting only 3 to 4 tables. A regular portion of xiu mai includes meatballs, meat, pate, butter, cucumber, pickles, and sausage. The tomato sauce is slightly spicy. If you can't handle spicy food, make sure to inform the owner beforehand. Besides the delicious and unique flavor of banh mi xiu mai, the eatery also scores points for its very affordable prices and the incredibly friendly owner.
Address: 782 Nguyen Kiem, Ward 4, Gò Vấp District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 17:00 – 23:00
Price range: 10,000đ – 20,000đ
2. 397 Catering – Banh Mi Xiu Mai Phan Thiet
For just 25,000, you can enjoy a full meal including 1 fried egg, 3 meatballs, pork skin, fish cake, pork floss, pickled vegetables... Additionally, the eatery also sells refreshing drinks such as: quince juice, chrysanthemum tea,...
397 Catering – Banh Mi Xiu Mai Phan Thiet
Address: 397 Phan Xich Long, Ward 3, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 16:00 – 23:30
Price range: 18,000đ – 30,000đ
3. Dry Banh Mi Xiu Mai – Nguyen Thi Minh Khai
Due to the Chinese-owned eatery, the flavors of the dumplings and meatballs are very distinctive and deliciously unique. The food is steamed and sold right away, so the dishes are very hot and soft, not dry at all. The meatball skin is chewy and elastic, the bread is generously spread with sauce, then filled with meatballs. The bread is large and dense, eating one in the morning will keep you full until noon.
397 Catering – Banh Mi Xiu Mai Phan Thiet
Address: 358 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 05:30 – 11:00
Price range: 15,000đ – 33,000đ
4. Banh Mi Xiu Mai 12,000 Dong
Each loaf costs only 12,000 including vegetables and 2 meatballs. Add 1 extra meatball for an additional 5,000. The meatballs here are quite delicious, perfectly seasoned. Served with fragrant coriander and papaya, it's more than enough for a breakfast. Please note that due to its small size and location on the sidewalk, you can only buy takeout here.
Banh Mi Xiu Mai 12,000 Dong
Address: Street No. 45, Ward 6, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 06:30 – 10:00
Price range: 10,000đ – 15,000đ
5. Banh Mi Xiu Mai Mrs. Phuong
Banh Mi Xiu Mai Mrs. Phuong
Although located on the roadside, the place is always packed, especially on Sundays, sometimes there are no available tables. I've had beef stir-fry at many places but none of them seasoned the meat as perfectly and flavorful as here. The eatery offers a wide variety of dishes with pan-fried bread such as xiu mai, sunny-side-up eggs, beef, ham, cold cuts, salmon, cheese. They also serve beef fried noodles, beef fried vermicelli, and more.
Address: Side of 4A Le Quang Sung, Ward 6, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 06:00 – 11:00
Price range: 11,000đ – 40,000đ
6. Banh Mi Xiu Mai – Street No. 1
The meatball bowl is pre-steamed so when it's served, it's still hot and retains heat for a long time. A portion of banh mi xiu mai costs 16,000 which includes 1 large meatball, 1 boiled egg, pork skin, and a loaf of bread. The meatball is delicious, the minced meat is finely ground yet it feels tender and moist. The boiled egg is a unique addition, with its creamy yolk adding extra flavor. The pork skin comes in small square pieces, soft and chewy. The dipping sauce for the banh mi is rich and perfectly balanced.
Banh Mi Xiu Mai – Street No. 1
Address: 50 Street No. 1, Ward 7, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 06:00 – 10:30
Price range: 16,000đ – 30,000đ
7. Mrs. Ut – Meatball Banh Mi
Mrs. Ut – Meatball Banh Mi
The meatball is exceptionally large, but it's not overwhelming. The sauce for the meatball banh mi is always top-notch. Besides banh mi, they also sell crispy rice crackers with pork floss, which are reasonably priced. For 45,000 dong, you'll feel completely satisfied. Plus points for the friendly and approachable seller.
Address: 650 Doan Van Bo, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 13:00 – 19:00
Price range: 10,000đ – 20,000đ
