Hoisin-Glazed Bacon Bao Buns with Sauteed Mushrooms and Pickled Vegetables

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1/2 carrot, julienned

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 

1/4 medium daikon radish, julienned 

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 

1/4 cup fish sauce 

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sambal oelek

1 tablespoon sugar 

1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger 

2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped 

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1/4 cup maple syrup 

Six 1/4-inch-thick slices bacon

Canola oil, for coating

8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and julienned 

2 tablespoons soy sauce 

1 head Napa cabbage 

6 bao buns 

1/2 hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced

1/2 cup mung bean sprouts 

1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped 

Cilantro leaves, for topping