Fried Bologna Bánh Mì Bites

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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.

Prep
29 min
Cook
62 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard

Ingredients

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.

Nutrition per serving

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