ðŸŒBanh Mi Turkey Hot Dog Recipe
This Banh Mi Turkey Hot Dog is a gourmet hot dog that's loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs. It's also the perfect way to get your Banh Mi sandwich (Vietnamese sub) fix in a quick, economical, healthy and Weight Watchers friendly way!
Servings 4 hot dogs
Calories 254kcal
Ingredients
- 4 turkey hot dogs * chicken hot dogs can be substituted
- 4 whole wheat hot dog buns
- â…“ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 long English cucumber, slice into ¼ inch circles (or thinner if preferred)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
- ½ teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 wedge fresh lime * about ¼ of a lime
Garnish
Instructions
- Grill or bake, broil or boil turkey dogs as per package directions.4 turkey hot dogs
- Add cucumber, grated carrot, red onion and herbs to bun, dividing between all 4 buns⅓ cup red onion, chopped, 1 long English cucumber, slice into ¼ inch circles (or thinner if preferred), 1 cup grated carrots, 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
- Mix sugar and rice vinegar together in small bowl and drizzle over veggies and herbs½ teaspoon white granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- Squeeze lime wedge over veggies and herbs, dividing by all 41 wedge fresh lime
- Add turkey hot dog to hot dog bun.4 whole wheat hot dog buns
Garnish
- Drizzle sriracha sauce over turkey hot dogs (as much as desired). I only use a little as it's spicysriracha sauce- drizzled
Notes
Expert Recipe Tips:
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- Toast the Buns for Texture: Lightly toasting or grilling the buns adds a nice crunch and prevents them from getting soggy under the vinegar mixture and juicy veggies.
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- Chill the Veggies Beforehand: For extra crunch and refreshment, keep your sliced cucumbers, grated carrots, and onions in the fridge until just before assembling.
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- Use a Julienne Peeler or Mandoline: For that classic Banh Mi look and texture, julienning the carrots (instead of grating) adds visual appeal and better structure.
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- Don’t Skip the Lime: The lime juice balances the sweetness of the sugar and the heat from the sriracha, tying everything together — it’s a small step that makes a big difference!
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- Assemble Right Before Serving: For best texture and freshness, don’t add the vinegar mix or sriracha until just before serving. This prevents the bun from getting soggy.
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- Control the Heat: Let everyone customize their own heat level. Serve the sriracha on the side or offer both spicy and mild hot sauces at the table.
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- Use High-Quality Turkey Dogs: Choose a brand with recognizable ingredients and minimal fillers. The better the base protein, the better the overall flavor.
📖 Variations & Substitutions
- Hot dogs -Â Sometimes I make these with regular beef hot dogs for the kids.
- Add-ins- You can add daikon radishes.
- Grilling: You can make these in the oven instead of grilling them. They can also be made in the air fryer.
- Sriracha - You can use another type of hot sauce instead of sriracha. You can use jalapenos (jarred) if you don't have (or like ) sriracha sauce
Nutrition
Serving: 1hot dog | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5548IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
