Spicy Saigon Sliders

Stop in Dallas, Texas for Vietnamese fusion courtesy of the Nammi truck where dishes include a loaded Bahn Mi Sandwich with Honey Barbecue Pork, Jalapeño and Fried Egg and Lemongrass Beef Sliders with Spicy Coleslaw on a Hawaiian roll.





PICKLED CARROTS AND DAIKON
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups carrots, julienned
2 cups daikon radish, julienned

Bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Remove from heat. Pour hot liquid over carrots and daikon. Cool to room temperature then refrigerate overnight. Drain to serve.

SPICY MAYO
1 cup mayo
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

SLIDER SLAW
Pickled Carrots and Daikon (above, drained)
Spicy Mayo (above)
2 heads red cabbage, shredded
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
1 sprig cilantro, chopped

Mix all ingredients in a separate bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SLIDER PATTY
1 pound lean ground chuck beef
1/2 cup lemongrass, finely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, diced
4 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon salt

Combine ingredients together in a mixing bowl and gently mix. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.

THE PLATE
Slider Patty (above)
2 drops olive oil
4 Hawaiian or brioche buns
Spicy Mayo
4 jalapenos, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
Slider Slaw (above)

After 4 hours, remove the patty meat from the fridge. Put a drop of olive oil on both hands to keep the meat from sticking to them. Divide the meat into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a loose ball. Press gently to form patty to the desired shape and size. Half an inch thick patties are ideal.

Place patty on a flat top non-stick grill and grill for about 3 minutes per side. Place bun on grill and toast both sides until the bun turns a nice golden brown.

Spread spicy mayo on both the top and bottom half of the bun. Add jalapeno, cucumber, slider patty, and slider slaw.