Quick And Easy Banh Mi Recipe With Quick Pickled Veggies

SHORTCUT BANH MI WITH PICKLED CARROTS AND DAIKON

Steps:

• To make the pickled vegetables: In a bowl, toss together the carrots, cucumbers, daikon, vinegar, sugar and salt and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the pork. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon scallions and 1 to 2 tablespoons chili sauce, to taste. Cover tightly and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons scallions and the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add pork and cook, breaking up with a fork, until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon chili sauce and the fish sauce, pepper, salt and sugar. Remove from heat and stir in the basil, lime zest and lime juice. Let cool 5 minutes, then add mayonnaise mixture.
• Fill bread with pork mixture. Press the jalapeño, mint and cilantro sprigs into the pork. Spoon some pickled vegetables onto the sandwiches and serve any extra alongside.

VEGETABLE BANH MI

Steps:

• Combine carrots, jicama, and onion in a small bowl.
• Combine 1/2 cup vinegar, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour pickling liquid over the sliced vegetables. Let sit for 30 minutes.
• Whisk remaining 1/4 cup vinegar with fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, five-spice powder, salt, and pepper in a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, about 3 minutes. Add portobello mushrooms; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms from the liquid with a slotted spoon.
• Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over each roll half. Place 1/2 the cooked mushrooms over bottom halves. Drain pickled vegetables and place over the mushrooms. Divide cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro between the sandwiches. Add more sriracha if desired. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over the filling of each sandwich and cover with top bun half.

QUICK AND EASY BANH MI RECIPE WITH QUICK PICKLED VEGGIES

Steps:

• Combine the rice wine vinegar, water, salt, black pepper, and sugar in a mason jar. Seal and shake well.
• Add the sliced veggies and top off with more rice wine vinegar if needed.
• Allow to sit for 1 hour before using.
• Combine the mayo, sriracha, and fish sauce in a small bowl together until well combined. Store in a resealable container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Slice the French bread in half longways.
• Spread the mayo over the bread halves.
• Pile on the arugula.
• Fold and layer on the Prime Fresh Roasted Turkey.
• Add the cucumbers.
• Sprinkle the pickled veggies over the cucumber.
• Add a few jalapeno slices and snips of fresh cilantro.
• Fold the bread closed.
• Wrap the sandwiches tightly in parchment paper and pack for your picnic.

SPICY VIETNAMESE QUICK PICKLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Inspect 2 mason jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until vegetables are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Divide carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and jalapeno peppers evenly into the 2 clean jars.
• Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Pour mixture over the vegetables in the jars and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Screw on lids and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.