Get all the flavor of a Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich but with a minimal amount of effort! Serve these fusion taquitos as a meal with a light side or as an appetizer! But don’t forget the dipping sauce!
Every once in a while someone will ask me how book sales are going. I’m always a little taken aback by this question. For one thing, it takes me a minute to figure out what they are asking, When I figure it out and remember I published a cookbook, I have to admit that I have no idea how my book sales are going. And I don’t even care. The only reason I agreed to write the book was for my kids. I have something physical, something tangible that I can pass on to them. Recipes have a way of living on; my kids will always be able to hold a little piece of me.
My favorite recipe from that sandwich cookbook was my vegetarian Banh Mi. Those sandwiches were packed with mushrooms and veggies that were soaked in a rice vinegar mixture. Jalapenos, cool cucumbers, and a Sriracha mayo were placed on top. I made that sandwich several times during the testing process, and I have made it countless times since publication. I often try to experiment with fusion recipes like these fusion Grilled Steak Tacos or this Asian BBQ Pork Taco Boats. Those experiments, as well as my favorite cookbook sandwich recipe, were the inspiration behind these fusion taquitos!
These taquitos are the express version of a Banh Mi sandwich! They are filled with the classic veggies like carrots, daikon radish, and cucumbers. Since I’m always trying new ways to get more fish into my diet, I also added Chicken of The Sea Sriracha Flavored Salmon Pouch. The salmon was seasoned perfectly and added the right amount of spice. Be sure to serve the simple avocado ranch dipping sauce on the side to temper the heat from the salmon!
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Banh Mi Taquito
Salmon and veggie packed Bahn Mi Taquitos make a fun weeknight meal or a game day snack!
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
- 1/3 cup shredded carrot
- 1/3 shredded daikon radish
- 1/3 cup julianned seedless cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 2.5 oz packet Chicken of the Sea Sriracha Salmon Pouch
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and parsley. Stir in vinegar, water, sugar and salt; stir.
- Divide both veggie mixture and salmon between each of the flour tortillas, arranging the mixture towards the end that is closest to you. Tightly roll up each tortilla and place it seam side down on a baking dish.
- Spray taquitos lightly with baking spray. Bake taquitos for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, stir together avocado, sour cream, milk, lemon juice and ranch seasoning. Serve with taquitos.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 329Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 45mgSodium 466mgCarbohydrates 32gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 18g
Kasey says
How much carrot, radish, cucumber…the amt shows as a “?” Thanks, these sound good!
Lemonsforlulu says
1/3 a cup.
Liz says
I adore a Bahn Mi, so I know these taquitos must taste amazing!!!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
You’re so right–recipes do have a way of living on. Some of my favorite recipes are the ones that have been passed down in my family 🙂 It’s a sweet tradition and memory of my family. These look amazing! Such a fun twist on taquitos!
Kristen Chidsey says
To turn a Bahn Mi into a Taco—wow!! LOVE it!
DessertForTwo says
WHOA, YUM! Love this flavor combo!
Marla Meridith says
Totally will make this for my family!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
These look unbelievable! I love the flavors! YUM!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Perfect for snacks, picnics, lunch at the pool…
Sarah Q Ho says
Hi Tanya!
You have a wonderful blog, and your recipes look great! I just wanted to let you know that in Vietnamese, it’s actually spelled banh mi, not bahn mi. 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
Oh no! I’m so sorry! I’ll make the correction.
Ashley P. says
Is there any way to make these ahead? For instance, can these be baked, then frozen, then reheated in a microwave? Or would that not work with the fish? Or could you freeze them before baking and then bake as needed?
Lemonsforlulu says
I think the salmon would hold up to freezing, it’s just the veggies inside; particularly the cucumber. If you were to try it, I would bake them in advance then reheat them as needed.
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