These Vietnamese-style sandwiches with tangy carrot slaw and spicy mayo make a quick dinner thanks to leftover pork from earlier in the week. Steamed edamame is a fast, fun side dish.
Carrots
- 8 oz
, shredded
(look for pre-shredded to save time)
Vinegar, apple cider
- 2 Tbsp
Brown sugar
- 2 tsp
Salt
- 1/4 tsp
Jalapenos (opt)
- 1
, thinly sliced
Cilantro
- 1/4 cup
, leaves torn
Asian pork (leftover from Wed)
- ~3 cups
Baguette
- 1
(sub sandwich rolls)
Steamed Edamame:
Edamame, frozen in pods
- 10 oz
Salt
- 1/2 tsp
Prep
Make carrot slaw - Shred carrots (if not using pre-shredded) and toss with vinegar, brown sugar and salt. Marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to a day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Make Sriracha mayo - Chop garlic. Combine with mayo, lime juice, sugar and Sriracha. Taste and adjust, adding more lime juice, sugar or Sriracha. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Jalapenos / Cilantro - Prep as directed. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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