Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwich with Eggs and Sausage
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This breakfast banh mi offers a vibrant, high-protein twist on the classic Vietnamese street food favourite. By replacing the traditional pâté with homemade spiced pork patties and fried eggs, this recipe transforms the baguette into a substantial morning meal. The combination of aromatic ginger, garlic, and fish sauce provides a deeply savoury base that contrasts beautifully with the crunch of the toasted bread and the richness of the eggs.
Perfect for a weekend brunch or a post-workout refuel, this sandwich is balanced with plenty of fresh herbs, creamy avocado, and a kick of jalapeño. It is a nutritious and satisfying way to start the day, offering a complex profile of salty, sweet, and spicy flavours. Serve it warm with a drizzle of your favourite hot sauce for an authentic, punchy finish.
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Ingredients for Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwich with Eggs and Sausage
2 teaspoons minced spring onion (white part only)
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoons fish sauce
575g pork mince
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 large eggs
1 baguette, cut into four segments, split on one side, toasted
Mayonnaise, for serving
Sambal or hot sauce, for serving
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and julienned, to taste
Coriander and mint leaves, for serving
How to make Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwich with Eggs and Sausage
Back to contentsIn a large bowl, combine all of the sausage ingredients except for the pork mince until evenly mixed. Add the pork and mix, using your hands, until the mixture is combined. Form into eight patties, using 80ml pork mixture per patty.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Working in two batches, cook the sausage patties until cooked through and lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side, adding 1 tablespoon oil for the second batch. Set sausage patties aside on a plate and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet.
Heat the skillet to medium-high and fry the eggs in batches until desired doneness.
Spread the baguette halves open like a book, and spread insides with mayonnaise. Spread the top side with sambal, if desired. Place 2 fried eggs on the bottom side of each sandwich, and top with 2 sausage patties. Garnish with avocado, jalapeño, coriander, and mint and serve.
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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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28 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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