BANH MI SKEWERS

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I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers are a really fun twist! For easier prep on the day of the party, make the meatballs in advance and freeze them. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup white vinegar or rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground pork
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 24 slices

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar and salt; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumber, carrots and radishes; let stand until serving. Combine mayonnaise and chili sauce; refrigerate until serving., In another large bowl, combine cilantro, green onions, soy sauce, garlic and cayenne. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 36 balls., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until cooked through, turning occasionally., Drain vegetable mixture. On 12 metal or wooden skewers, alternately thread vegetables, meatballs and baguette slices. Serve with Sriracha mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.