CAJUN CATFISH BAHN MI SANDWICH ENJOY DAN:

                                  CAJUN CATFISH BAHN MI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

PICKLED VEGETABLES:

1/2-cup carrots

1/2-cup thinly sliced daikon

1-English cucumber, thinly sliced

1-onion, thinly sliced

2-cup Napa cabbage, shredded

1/2-cup rice wine vinegar

1-1/2-tablespoons sugar

1/4-teaspoon salt

SPICY MAYO:

1-cup mayonnaise

1-teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2-teaspoon lemon juice

1-teaspoon EACH Creole Seasoning & Gochujang Seasoning

DIRECTIONS:

1.    In a mixing bowl add mayonnaise & remaining ingredients.

2.    Cover &refrigerate.

CATFISH:

1.    2-tablespoon vegetable oil

2.    4-mini baguettes, split lengthwise

3.    4-catfish fillets (5-Oz) each

4.    1-tablespoon lemon juice

5.    2-cup cornmeal

6.    1/4-cup flour

PICKLING VEGETABLES:

1.    In a mixing bowl, add vinegar & sugar.

2.    Stir to combine, add the cabbage.

3.    Pour of the vinegar mixture into another bowl.

4.    To the cabbage, add the mayonnaise & blend until incorporated.

5.    Cover & refrigerate.

6.    Using a vegetables peeler, peel long thin strips from the carrot, into the bowl containing the vinegar mixture.

7.    Then add daikon, cucumber, & onion.

DIRECTION: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 200 F)

1.    Slice open the mini baguettes, through the middle crosswise.

2.    Place on a baking sheet, 20 minutes before serving.

3.    Coat the catfish with lemon juice, shake off excess.

4.    Sprinkle fish with salt & pepper, cover & refrigerate 15 minutes.

5.    In a bowl, add cornmeal & flour, along with seasoning.

6.    Add oil to a skillet over medium-high heat & when sizzling.

7.    Add the fish fillets to the breading & coat, fry until golden brown 10-15 min.

8.    Remove the baguettes from the oven & slather the inside with mayonnaise.

9.    Add portions of slaw & top with catfish.

10. Strain the vinegar from the pickled vegetables.

11.  Add equal amounts of carrots, daikon, cucumber & onion to the sandwich.

12. Serve with fresh cilantro & sliced jalapeno for a extra heat.

ENJOY DAN:                                   HEART AND SOL IN THE KITCHEN!!!