Khao jee pâté (, ), is a Lao baguette-based sandwich, similar to
Vietnam
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bánh mì
In Vietnamese cuisine, , bánh mỳ or banh mi (, ; , 'bread' (Hanoi: “aʲŋ̟˧˥.mi˧˩or Saigon: “an˧˥.mi˧˩), is a short baguette with thin, crisp crust and a soft, airy texture. It is often split lengthwise and filled with meat and ...
and
Cambodia
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num pang. It is a famous street food found throughout
Laos
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. The baguette or French bread was introduced to Laos when Laos was ruled under
French Indochina
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The sandwich is made by splitting the baguette lengthways and spread with a thick layer of pork liver pâté, stuffed with pork or
Lao sausage, sliced papaya, carrots, shallots or onion, cucumber, cilantro and sometimes
Jeow bong
Jeow bong or jaew bong (, ; , , ), also called Luang Prabang chili sauce, is a sweet and savory Lao chili paste originating from Luang Prabang, Laos. Jeow bong is made with sundried chilies, galangal, garlic, fish sauce and other ingredients com ...
or chili sauce. Khao jee paté should not be confused with
Khao jee, another popular Lao traditional food, made of steamed sticky rice formed into patties coated with seasoned egg mixture and grilled over an open fire.
See also
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List of sandwiches
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bánh mì
In Vietnamese cuisine, , bánh mỳ or banh mi (, ; , 'bread' (Hanoi: “aʲŋ̟˧˥.mi˧˩or Saigon: “an˧˥.mi˧˩), is a short baguette with thin, crisp crust and a soft, airy texture. It is often split lengthwise and filled with meat and ...
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num pang
References
Lao cuisine
Southeast Asian breads
French fusion cuisine
Offal sandwiches
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