Prawn Banh Mi
Description
A prawn banh mi is a Vietnamese-inspired sandwich with a cilantro sauce, pickled vegetables, and prawns layered in a baguette.
Ingredients
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1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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2 scallions (green onions), chopped
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 (12 inch) French baguettes, cut into halves
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1 pound frozen cooked prawns, thawed and tails removed
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18 thin slices cucumber, or more to taste
Directions
1
Combine carrot, celery, and scallions in a bowl. Pour vinegar over vegetable mixture and toss to coat; set aside to marinate.
2
Stir cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Spread about 2 teaspoons cilantro sauce onto bottom piece of each baguette.
3
Remove vegetables from vinegar using a slotted spoon, discarding vinegar. Spoon vegetables over cilantro sauce layer on baguette pieces.
4
Mix prawns in the remaining cilantro sauce and arrange 10 prawns over vegetable layer; top with cucumber slices. Place top piece of baguette over cucumber layer, creating a sandwich.