Here's a throwback to our old Seattle days and the first time we tried Cha Lua, or Vietnamese ham. Cha lua is a staple of the Vietnamese diet and often found on the table during Tét, the celebration of the New Year. It makes a hardy sandwich, especially flavorful if you slice it thick and marinade it for a bit.
Check out how to make a Bánh Mi Burger: http://www.myfoodchannel.com/banh-mi-hamburger/
When we lived in Seattle, during a trip down to Little Saigon, we randomly picked up a cha lua and brought it home to give it a try. It was pretty bland right out of the banana leaves, with a rubbery consistency, but these characteristics make it a pretty versatile ingredient in many dishes, much the same as tofu, but a meat version. I ended up slicing and marinating the ham in chili and soy sauce with curry and garlic powder and frying up the slices to make an awesome bánh mi burger--which was delicious; I will definitely be making again in the future.

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