Fried Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

In a bowl, blend flour, salt, ginger powder, and garlic powder. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, agave nectar, and Sriracha (optional). Blend well. Set aside.

Add oil to a medium-sized heavy-bottom pan and preheat it to 360 F. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Add flour mixture and thoroughly coat shrimp. Scoop up half of the shrimp using a fine mesh strainer or a large slotted spoon. Shake off excess flour. Place shrimp in the hot oil and fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until shrimp is opaque throughout. Stir shrimp a couple of times during cooking to ensure even cooking. Remove shrimp from the oil using a kitchen spider or spatula and place on paper towels to drain oil. Repeat cooking the remaining shrimp.

Toast sub rolls for a minute or two to crisp up the crust. Split open one side using a serrated knife. To assemble sandwiches: spread on a little mound of mayonnaise mixture, add some shrimp, add pickled carrots and daikon, followed by one cucumber wedge, then add 4 cilantro sprigs. Repeat assembling the remaining sandwiches.