Fried Bologna Bánh Mì Bites

Fried Bologna Bánh Mì Bites

Total Time
1h 31m
29m prep · 62m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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These fried bologna bánh mì bites will be the best appetizer at the party. The contrast between rich, butter-fried crispy edges of bologna atop soft baguette, raw-and-crispy marinated veggies, and the spicy sauce is incredible. I always say that cooking is about contrast, and this is the perfect one-bite example.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon riracha
  • 0.5 cups shredded carrot
  • 0.5 cups daikon radish
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cups English cucumber
  • 2 jalapenos peppers , thinly sliced, seeded if desired
  • 0.5 cups cilantro leaves
  • 1 loaf baguette bread , sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 slices bologna (such as Oscar Mayer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stir mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, and hot sauce together in a small bowl; set aside until ready to assemble the bites.

  2. 2

    Add carrots and radish to a bowl, and pour over the seasoned rice vinegar. Marinate on the counter for about 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.

  3. 3

    When ready to serve, prepare cucumber, jalapeno slices, and cilantro; set aside. Spread each baguette slice with about 1 teaspoon hoisin mayonnaise, and arrange baguette slices on a serving platter.

  4. 4

    Heat butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add bologna in a single layer, and fry on both sides, turning occasionally, until edges start to get browned and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. You may need to brown in batches, and reduce the heat if need be.

  5. 5

    Place 1 fried bologna slice on each baguette slice, and top with cucumbers, then with marinated carrot and radish. Finish with jalapeno rings, a drizzle of hot sauce, and fresh cilantro leaves.

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