Leftover Ham Banh Mi Sandwich (Quick & Easy)

Ingredients

• cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Pinch ofsalt
• oz. (225 g) daikon radish(yields 1 cup of strips)
• oz. (225 g) carrot(yields 1 cup of strips)
• tablespoon peanut oil(or vegetable oil)
• cup sleftover ham, slice d
• mini cucumbers, slice d (or 1/2 English cucumber)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
• Vietamese baguettes(or 6 dinner rolls)
• Sriracha sauce
• Lime juice

Instructions

1. Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small pot. Heat over medium heat until the brine reaches a boil. Whisk to make sure the sugar dissolves thoroughly. Once done, transfer the pickling liquid to a tupperware container or a medium sized bowl to cool.
2. Once the pickling liquid is mostly cooled (it’s fine if it’s lukewarm), add the daikon radish and carrot to it. Let marinate for 30 minutes while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
3. Once done, drain the marinating liquid and set aside the pickled veggies for assembling in the sandwiches.