Friday, April 8, 2011

Banh Mi Dogs with Asian Peanut Slaw

Day two of our playing with hot dog toppings is a combination I've wanted to try for awhile now, a dog with all the toppings of a banh mi. Banh mi can be made with lots of different meats, pork, chicken, ham so, why not a hot dog?!
Banh Mi Dog & Asian Peanut Slaw
We started with a nice hoagie roll smearing one side with mayonnaise and the other with homemade pate. Then we added some pickled carrots and sliced jalapeno. Topped that with a good 100% pork dog (though any good hot dog will work) & a good handful of fresh cilantro. It really worked as a sandwich though, for our dogs, it really required a lot of toppings otherwise the seasoning in the dogs overpowered everything else. A good way to have a banh mi if you don't have any other cooked meat on hand.

We served the dogs with an Asian Peanut Slaw. I adapted Alton Brown's recipe by having it, leaving a few things out like mint & adding Sriracha. It is very peanuty & we ended up adding more soy but next time I think I'd also add a little more vinegar for a touch more tang. It makes for a really colorful side dish with the red peppers, carrots & onions.

Asian Peanut Slaw
(adapted from Alton Brown's)

1 small head napa cabbage, sliced thin (about 2 cups)
1 carrot, grated
1/4 c thinly sliced red pepper
1 T minced jalapeno
1/4 c sliced red onion
1/4 c rice wine vinegar (I would use a little more next time I make this)
1/4 c peanut butter
2 1/2 t soy sauce
1 t sesame oil
1 1/2 t lime juice
dash of Sriracha
pinch of dried ginger

Mix the cabbage, carrot, peppers & onion together in a bowl.

Whisk the remaining ingredients together until smooth. Stir into vegetables until coated. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Makes 2 - 3 servings.

Ok, we have a couple dogs left, what unusual toppings do you suggest?

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13 comments:

  1. Wow! You can really turn an ordinary hot dog into a work of art!

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  2. I might be missing it, but where are the peanuts in the peanut slaw?

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  3. Oh HEll Yeah...I could go for one of these right now for lunch!

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  4. Omg Claire you are right I totally left the peanut butter out of the ingredient list. Fixed!

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  5. What a great idea! And this slaw is going to be my next side dish. Yum!

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  6. I've never had a banh mi, but I can tell I'd love this hot dog! The slaw sounds really delicious and different as well.

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  7. i love this! you nailed it.
    put that slaw on the dog. printing this one fo sho!

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  8. I'm loving this slaw. Alton Brown is kind of odd, but he sure has some good recipes! One of my favorite salads is his edamame and corn.

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  9. This is thinking outside the box. I totally love the idea. Sometimes I want to make a bahn mi sandwich but dont want to go through all the fuss. This would a quick was to whip one up.

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  10. the amount of cilantro on that dog is ridiculous...ridiculously perfect. great idea!

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  11. This is so creative. Banh mi dog looks like a winner - easy and appetizing.

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  12. Oh man! Banh mi dog's are a phenomenal idea! I may have to give this a try!

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