Khao Jee Pâté

Khao jee pâté (Lao: ເຂົ້າຈີ່ປາເຕ)), is a Lao baguette-based sandwich, similar to Vietnam's bánh mì. It is a famous street food found throughout Laos. The baguette or French bread was introduced to Laos when Laos was ruled under French Indochina.[1]

Khao Jee Pâté
Alternative namesLao baguette sandwich, Khao Jee
TypeSandwich
Place of originLaos
Main ingredientsBaguette, sai gok, pork, ham, papaya, carrot, scallions or shallots, mint, cilantro, Pâté, Jeow bong

The sandwich is made by splitting the baguette lengthways and spread with a thick layer of pork liver pâté,[2] stuffed with pork or Lao sausage,[3] sliced papaya, carrots, shallots or onion, cucumber, cilantro and sometimes Jeow bong or chili sauce.

See also

References

  1. "Influence of French Food Heritage in Laos: Case of Baguettes and coffee in Luang Prabang" (PDF). heritagetourismproject.org. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
  2. Posted by steve (2011-02-17). "street cuisine: Bánh Mì - Indochine Sandwiches". Streetcuisine.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
  3. Food & Drink. "Best Sandwiches Around the World: A Guide to 80 Types of Sandwiches". Thrillist. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
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