The Bunless Banh Mi Dog

• 1 package Applegate Organics^® The Great Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog^™ Brand - 14oz
• 8 large cabbage leaves
• 1 cup Pickled Carrots and Radishes (see recipe below)
• Fresh basil and mint leaves
• 1 ½ cups Nuoc Cham (see recipe below)

Pickled Carrots and Radishes

These pickles are a traditional garnish to many Vietnamese dishes, but they would also taste delicious with charcuterie or cheese.

Makes about 1 quart

• 2 cups unseasoned rice wine vinegar
• ½ cup sugar
• 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
• 1 pound radishes, such as daikon or watermelon radishes, very thinly sliced

Nuoc Cham

This classic sweet and sour dipping sauce is served on every Vietnamese table.

Makes about 1½ cups

• 4 tablespoons sugar
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 small hot green chile, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped