It’s no secret that I have a bit of a Bánh Mì addiction. Ok… it’s a serious Bánh Mì addiction. A Vietnamese sandwich with ingredients rooted in Vietnam and French colonial Vietnam – it’s the ultimate fusion food.
I have already made a Lemongrass Pork Bánh Mì. AND a Breakfast Bánh Mì. 
It started off innocently enough, I found a local Bánh Mì shop, started eating lunch there everyday until I finally decided to make my own Bánh Mì. Like any good addiction I needed a bigger fix, so I made a Breakfast Bánh Mì. It was only natural that the next incarnation became a Bánh Mì Hot Dog.
It may look like a lot went into this recipe, but it takes just about as much time to throw together as any other hot dog with basic toppings. For quick assembly, make the do chua (a Vietnamese staple of pickled carrots and daikon), the night before. It’s super easy to make, but it does take a little time to julienne the carrots and daikon. If you want to make the do chua super fast, just shave the veggies using a vegetable peeler instead of cutting into a julienne, then pickle per usual.
Classic America hot dog meets Vietnamese flavors loaded with spicy Sriracha-mayo, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, hot jalapeños, and earthy cilantro.
Find the recipe for the pickled do chua here.
PrintBánh Mì Hot Dog Toppings
- Yield: 6 hot dogs 1x
Description
Take a break from classic toppings with this hot dog that meets Vietnamese flavors with Sriracha-mayo, pickled veggies, cucumbers, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 6 hot dogs (I prefer Hebrew National)
- 6 hot dog buns
- 1 small English cucumber, thinly sliced
- do chua (recipe link above)
- 3 jalapeños, sliced. (You may removed the seeds to make them less hot if you like)
- ½ a small bunch of cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Sriracha. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a grill to medium-high. Cook the hot dogs until you get those beautiful grill marks, turning occasionally, about 4 – 5 minutes.
- Add the buns, open side down. Cook until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds.
- To assemble – place the hot dogs in the buns, add the Sriracha-mayo, sliced cucumber, do chua, jalapeños, and a few sprigs of cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-American fusion
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I speed up the preparation of do chua for my Bánh Mì Hot Dog?
You can shave the carrots and daikon using a vegetable peeler instead of julienning them, which will save you time while still allowing the vegetables to pickle properly.
What can I substitute for Sriracha if I want a milder flavor in the spicy mayo?
You can use mayonnaise mixed with a little bit of ketchup or a mild chili sauce to achieve a similar creamy texture without the heat of Sriracha.
Can I prepare the pickled carrots and daikon in advance, and how long will they last?
Yes, you can make the do chua the night before, and it will last in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing the flavors to develop even more.
What a great idea!