Teriyaki Turkey Banh Mi w/ Asian slaw and green-chili mayo

So one complication of growing up in an Indian household is sometimes older members of the family really like certain flavors - mainly Indian, spicy, curried and etc.

In my family, cuisines from Thailand, China and Mexico are loved greatly alongside specific Japanese foods - like teriyaki - no sushi for them. (note: I love sushi, so do my brothers and sometimes it makes us rather sad our family won't try a bite of spicy tuna.)

So when making a sandwich, we must find ways to satisfy this need for Asian flavors and after trying a Banh Mi sandwich at Baoguette, I knew I had to invent one myself - my family could enjoy too.

So here is a Teriyaki Turkey Meatball Banh Mi, with an Asian inspired slaw and green chili mayo.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of frozen turkey meatballs (you could make your own, but it's easier)
• 1 bottle of Trader Joe's Soyaki sauce (could use regular teriyaki as well)
• 1/2 large red onion, sliced thinly into half moons
• 1/2 of cabbage or iceberg lettuce head, shredded
• 1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper (you want the sweetness), sliced thinly
• 1/2 an English cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
• 2 tbsp. of red wine vinegar
• 4 tbsp. of oil
• 1 tsp. of honey
• 3 tbsp. of mayo
• 1 green chili, chopped with seeds
• 4 hearty rolls or baguettes, pictured is the focaccini from TJ's
• black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place the 4 meatballs per person in a saucepan with the jar of soyaki. Heat over medium-low heat for 15-20 mins or until meatballs are heated through.
2. In a separate bowl, combine lettuce or cabbage, bell peppers, onions and cucumbers. Toss with oil, red wine vinegar and honey. Add black pepper to taste.
3. In another smaller bowl, combine mayo and chopped green chilis. Set aside.
4. Toast rolls in over or toaster.
5. When meatballs are heated through, take a roll and slather mayo on either side.
6. Cut each meatball in half and place on on side of roll. 
7. Top with slaw and cover with other half.

Serve: 4 to 5 people, Prep Time: 15 min., Cook Time: 20 mins.