Bánh Mì Chả Lụa — Vietnamese Style Sandwich
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Bánh Mì Chả Lụa — Vietnamese Style Sandwich

What is Chả Lụa?

Chả lụa (also written giò lụa) is Vietnamese steamed pork roll: finely ground pork whipped into a smooth, springy paste, wrapped in banana leaf, and steamed until firm. It has a clean, mild flavor and a bouncy, sliceable bite, which is why it is the standard protein in a bánh mì. Slice it cold for sandwiches, layer it into a broken-rice plate (cơm tấm), or sear the edges in a dry pan.

Great River Food carries it under the Quê Hương label as Quê Hương Pork Meatloaf and Pork Roll Sausage, both sold frozen at Asian grocers. Keep it cold and slice as needed.

Ingredients

  • One baguette
  • One package of Quê Hương Pork Meatloaf
  • One package of QH Pork Skin Loaf
  • Pork roll sausage
  • Pickled carrots, daikon, and pickles (Đồ Chua)
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Sliced jalapeño
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Liver pâté
  • Vietnamese mayo (add 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt to 1 cup of regular mayo)

Directions

  1. Slice the baguette lengthwise.
  2. Spread liver pâté and mayo on the bread according to your preference.
  3. Add sliced cucumber, jalapeño, and cut cilantro.
  4. Arrange sliced meat and vegetables on the baguette.

Products in this recipe

Quê Hương Pork Meatloaf Quê Hương Pork Roll Sausage Quê Hương Liver Pate
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Chả Lụa FAQ

What is chả lụa? +

Chả lụa (giò lụa) is Vietnamese steamed pork roll made from finely ground pork whipped into a smooth paste, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed. It has a mild flavor and a springy, sliceable texture.

Where can I buy chả lụa? +

Great River Food sells it under the Quê Hương brand as Pork Meatloaf and Pork Roll Sausage, stocked frozen at Asian grocers across the country. Thaw in the refrigerator and slice as needed.

How do you eat chả lụa? +

Slice it thin and cold for a bánh mì, add it to a broken-rice plate (cơm tấm), or drop it into noodle soups. You can also sear the slices in a dry pan for crisp edges.

How long does chả lụa keep? +

Unopened and refrigerated, it keeps about a week; once opened, use it within three to four days. Wrapped tightly, it freezes for up to two months.

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