Hanoi Bánh Mì Baking Class: Authentic Bread & Signature Sauces from Scratch

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Discover the art of making authentic Vietnamese bánh mì in a short yet meaningful hands-on cooking experience in Hanoi. At Love Kitchen Lab, you’ll learn how to create this iconic Vietnamese sandwich from scratch, making it an ideal activity for travelers with limited time.

During this focused workshop, you’ll learn how to mix and knead dough, shape and bake a Vietnamese-style baguette, and achieve its signature crispy crust and soft, airy interior.

Beyond bread-making, you’ll also explore the secrets of bánh mì flavor through the preparation of two essential Vietnamese sauces. These flavorful accompaniments bring together richness, freshness, and umami, helping you recreate the distinctive taste of authentic bánh mì at home.

Whether you're a curious foodie or an aspiring home baker, this streamlined culinary experience offers practical skills and a delicious introduction to Vietnamese cuisine.

Menu

Option 1: Traditional Bánh Mì Experience

• Freshly baked baguette
• Char siu pork (substitutable with grilled chicken or stir-fried beef)
• Pickled carrots and daikon
• Homemade pork liver pâté
• Pork sausage patty
• Egg-based mayo sauce
• Char siu sauce
• Spicy shredded chicken floss
• Fried egg

Option 2: Vegetarian Twist

• Freshly baked baguette
• Pickled carrots and daikon
• Mushroom-based vegetarian pâté
• Tofu skin-based vegetarian sausage
• Fried egg
• Stir-fried mushrooms
• Egg-based mayo sauce

Schema

• Meet Your Host – Meet your host and get ready for a hands-on bánh mì baking experience.
• Ingredient Introduction – Discover the ingredients used to make authentic Vietnamese bánh mì.
• Dough Kneading & Rice Wine Tasting – Learn how to knead the dough while enjoying a taste of traditional rice wine.
• Shaping the Dough – Practice shaping the dough into Vietnamese-style baguettes.
• Filling Preparation & Sauce Making – Prepare delicious bánh mì fillings and learn to make two essential Vietnamese sauces.
• Baking & Q&A – Bake your baguettes and ask your host questions about Vietnamese bread-making.
• Enjoy Your Bánh Mì – Savor your freshly baked bánh mì with the fillings and sauces you prepared.
• End of Experience – Make your own way back to your hotel or continue exploring Hanoi at your leisure.