How do I make banh mi taco toppings?

Top it off with deliciousness! Learn how to make versatile and mouthwatering Banh Mi Taco toppings that take your tacos to the next level.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Banh Mi Taco toppings. Items include: Rice vinegar Warm water Sugar Salt Medium carrots Medium daikon Protein of your choice Soy sauce Fish sauce Brown sugar Lime juice Garlic clove Black pepper Mayonnaise Sriracha sauce Cilantro Mint leaves Lettuce leaves Jalapeños Cucumber Lime juice (for serving) Taco shells or tortillas

Rice vinegar 1 cup
Warm water 1 cup
Sugar 1/4 cup
Salt 1 tablespoon
Medium carrots 2
Medium daikon 1
Protein of your choice amount as desired
Soy sauce 2 tablespoons
Fish sauce 2 tablespoons
Brown sugar 1 tablespoon
Lime juice 1 tablespoon
Garlic clove 1
Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Mayonnaise 1/4 cup
Sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon
Cilantro 1 bunch
Mint leaves a few leaves
Lettuce leaves a handful
Jalapeños as desired
Cucumber as desired
Lime juice (for serving) as desired
Taco shells or tortillas as needed

Take note
Handle the ingredients with care, especially when chopping or slicing. If you're using fresh chili peppers, be cautious of their heat level and handle them with gloves if necessary.

1

Pickling the carrots and daikon

Start by pickling the carrots and daikon. In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of rice vinegar, 1 cup of warm water, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of salt until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Julienne or thinly slice 2 medium carrots and 1 medium daikon, then submerge them in the pickling liquid. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for more intense flavor.

2

Marinating the protein

Next, it's time to marinate your protein. You can use any protein of your choice, such as grilled chicken, steak, or tofu. In a ziplock bag or a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Add your protein, seal the bag or cover the dish, and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight for optimal flavor.

3

Making the Sriracha mayo

To add some creamy and spicy goodness to your tacos, let's make the Sriracha mayo. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of Sriracha sauce. Adjust the amount of Sriracha to your desired level of spiciness. You can always add more later if you want an extra kick.

4

Preparing the fresh herbs and veggies

Now it's time to prep some fresh herbs and veggies. Wash and dry a bunch of cilantro, a few mint leaves, and a handful of lettuce leaves. Roughly chop the cilantro and mint leaves, and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice some jalapeños and cucumber for added crunch and heat.

5

Assembly time!

It's the moment we've all been waiting for - assembling the Banh Mi Tacos! Warm up some taco shells or tortillas, then spread a dollop of the Sriracha mayo on each shell. Add your marinated protein on top, then pile on the pickled carrots and daikon, fresh herbs, sliced jalapeños, cucumber, and lettuce. Add a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.

6

Serve and enjoy!

Your Banh Mi Tacos are ready to be devoured! Serve them up and enjoy the explosion of flavors. Feel free to customize with additional toppings like chopped peanuts, sliced avocado, or a drizzle of hoisin sauce. Get ready for a taco experience like no other!