This Vietnamese-style breakfast layers crusty bread with a scallion omelet for a quick hot bite.
8 min prep 6 min cook 20 min rest
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For the do chua, soak the carrot and daikon sticks in the vinegar, sugar, and salt mixture for at least 15 minutes.
Beat the eggs and add the chopped scallions; cook a soft omelet in butter over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Split the baguette lengthwise and lightly toast the inner surfaces in a dry pan or oven for 2 minutes.
Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the inner surfaces and drip a few drops of Maggi sauce on one side.
Place the omelet inside, then add the drained do chua, cucumber slices, jalapeno, and cilantro.
Close the baguette, cut it in half, and serve warm.
💡 Tip: Do chua, the carrot and daikon pickle, is the signature of banh mi; resting it for at least 15 minutes keeps the carrot crisp and gives a sweet sour balance. Mayonnaise and Maggi sauce round the protein layer with umami.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with Vietnamese coffee or cold green tea, placing extra cilantro and a few jalapeno slices on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~320
kcal calories
14.6
g protein
26.6
g carbs
17.3
g fat
0.9g
Sugar
0.8g
Fiber
245.3mg
Sodium
4.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (36%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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