Prawn Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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vietnamese sandwich Ingredients:
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded |
2 tablespoons rice vinegar |
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
2 1/2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise |
2 1/2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt |
3/4 teaspoon fish sauce, (see ingredient note) |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
300 g baguettes, halved lengthwise |
1 pound peeled cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed (see tip) |
60 g cucumber, peeled |
3 scallions, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces |
Directions:
1. Place carrot and vinegar in a small bowl; stir to combine. Let marinate while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
2. Place cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, fish sauce, lime juice and cayenne in a medium bowl; stir to combine. Spread 2 teaspoons of this sauce on the bottom half of each baguette. Add shrimp to the remaining sauce; toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, divide carrot among the baguettes (discard vinegar). Top with shrimp, cucumber and scallions. Cut each baguette into two 6-inch sandwiches.
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