Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

• 1 crusty baguette, cut in half, then sliced lengthwise
• Mayo
• Sriracha hot sauce
• ¼-1/2 lb. spreadable pate, such as Mousse Truffee
• ¼ lb sliced ham or turkey
• 4 Tbl chopped cilantro
• ½ seedless cucumber, cut in lengthwise strips
• ½ c pickled carrots and daikon (recipe to follow)

Spread baguette with mayo and pate, and drizzle with sriracha. Top with meat, cucumber, carrot salad and cilantro and serve.

Serves 2

Carrot Salad

• 1 ½ c water
• ¾ c white vinegar
• ¾ c sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 ½ c shredded carrot
• 1 ½ c shredded daikon

Combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until sugar and salt are dissolved. Cool to room temperature and add shredded vegetables. Allow to marinate for 30 min., or up to 5 days, refrigerated.

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