Fried Bologna Bánh Mì Bites

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.