Bánh Mì Po Boys The Buddy Way

1 package pickled daikon & carrot

    Alternatively,

    1 lb daikon, shredded

    1 lb carrots, shredded

    3/4 C water

    3/4 C sugar

    3/4 C vinegar

3 snack-size packages LJS fried clams

    Alternatively,

    16 oz chopped clams

    3/4 C flour

    1 T cornstarch

    2 t seasoned salt

    2 eggs

    1 C seasoned breadcrumbs

    vegetable oil, 372°

16 oz imitation crab

4 oz mayo

1 oz sriracha

1 t rice wine vinegar

1/2 lime

1/4 t Old Bay

1 t sugar

6 bolillos

1 batch cilantro, washed & chopped

Soy sauce

Huy Fong chili garlic sauce

If needed, prepare pickled daikon & carrot.

Boil water with sugar and vinegar and pickle overnight.

If needed, deep fry clams.

Dry well and dredge in flour/cornstarch/salt.

Soak in beaten egg and toss in seasoned breadcrumbs.

Deep fry about 4 mins or until golden brown.

Shred imitation crab.

Stir in mayo and sriracha.

Add rice wine vinegar and juice of 1/2 lime.

Stir in Old Bay and sugar.

Cut bolillos lengthwise.

Divide crab salad into 6 and spread on bread.

Add 1/6 fried clams to each sandwich.

Cover in daikon & carrot and cilantro.

Sprinkle soy sauce onto bread and serve with chili garlic sauce.

LTK