Banh mi sandwiches

A while back we got addicted to The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network We were rooting for Team Nom Nom, they sold banh mi sandwiches and tacos. Everytime we saw this show we wanted banh mi, so we decided to try to make them at home. And it was a success, thanks for the inspiration Nom Nom Truck!

You will need:

• crusty baguette(s)
• mayonnaise mixed with some sriracha (optional)
• sliced cucumber
• sliced jalapeno or serrano pepper
• Vietnamese-style pork
• pickled daikon radish and carrots/do chua (Recipe below)
• chopped cilantro

1. Hollow the bread and slather with mayo mixture.
2. Layer on cucumber slices, peppers, pork, do chua, and cilantro.
3. Enjoy =D

Making the do chua is super easy, but you could probably also buy it from a local Vietnamese restaurant or store.

A local bakery sells banh mi and they add pate to it, had I know I probably would have asked for my sandwich without it even thought it adds a great flavor. So if you are up for it add some pate too.

Do chua ingredients:

• half Daikon Radish
• 2 small carrots or 1 large
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar

1. Julienne the vegetables (should look like big matchsticks)
2. Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt and s 2 tsp sugar. Massage vegetables until you can bend the radish without it breaking, about 4 minutes.
3. Rinse the vegetables with cold water and place in a mason jar. (We used a sterilized jelly jar)
4. Mix the vinegar, water and 1/2 cup sugar until the sugar is dissolved, and pour over the vegetables.
5. pickle for at least one hour before eating.