Name: Quail Banh Mi with 10 minute pickled carrot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 500 gm Quail Breasts; 4 white rolls (- crispy light, not soft hamburger rolls! ( I popthe oven to recrisp for a couple of minutes)); 120 ml Soy Sauce (6 Tablespoons); 1 clove garlic; 40 ml peanut oil (or vegetable / 2 Tablespoon); 150 gm Mayonnaise (to taste- fresh or your favourite brand); 1 whole Lebanese Cucumber (cut into ribbons or strips); 2 whole chillies ( long red chillies finely sliced); 1/2 bunch coriander (sprigs, washed); 1/2 cup green onions (or to taste, sliced ); 80 ml rice wine vinegar (4 tablespoons); 80 ml pure icing sugar; 20 ml water (1 tablespoon); 2 whole carrots (grated); 1-2 teaspoons grated ginger; 1 pinch salt; 1 zip lock bag; 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce (extra)

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Banh Mi are one of my most loved snacks. Imagine this Banh Mi with Quail breast. Absolutely delightful!

They say it is not right to hate, but that’s just how I feel. Some technology is beyond my patience level, most especially Siri, my iphones’ personal assistant. I like my iphone. It’s my almost constant companion. ( I am not alone, I know). However, I think Apple needs to give Siri the slip.

I am almost constantly needing reminding of things, when I am on the move. No sooner am I in the car than I have to remember a handful of things that will surely leave my brain, by the time I get to the next intersection. Ingredients, dates, appointments, picking up things, dropping things off , getting to work on time….I need help. That’s just where I thought Siri would be…..there to help. Instead, she is a source of constant frustration. I find my self yelling at her, calling her names and talking back. I am not coy about swearing and if you see me in my car …yelling at the window ( phone is on a holder now)…… then I am discussing a reminder with Siri.

It’s not just the errors she makes it’s the wait time I endure while she is getting ready to take my messages for me. “I am sorry I am unable to help you at this time”. What? you mean I’m in the traffic with a dozen things on my mind and your sitting in my phone with nothing to do and you can’t help me??? Last week I asked her to remind me about 2 things. I had enormous trouble getting her to understand what I wanted and we tried several times, before she took my messages. All in all, my entire half hour journey was spent yelling at Siri and today I got those reminders. The first arrived when I was in a meeting with a difficult client, and when the reminder alarm went off , I picked up my phone and glanced to see , a terse message from Siri, that made me laugh and feel hate at the same time. It said ” Bitch”. **??. I still can’t remember what I asked her to remind me. An hour later she delivered the next reminder ” get bail for yourself” . Which was supposed to be: Email Miguel!!! I hate you Siri

Quail Bahn Mi in minutes

This Quail dish requires no technology and so, is suitable for almost any day or time, and I love it. Find boneless Quail breasts at the butcher or in some supermarkets supplied by Game Farm

I have been making pickled carrots for years but a slightly longer way here. These are sturdier and last for months. Thanks to Nami from just one cook book.com for giving me the quick pickles idea.