Pork Banh Mi Burgers
Burger version of banh mi sandwich
Ingredients
For the burger patties:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup finely chopped basil or thai basil if you can get it
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 scallions finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
For the mayo:
- 1 cup mayo
- 3 scallions finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sriracha
For the quick pickled veggies:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup grated daikon
To serve:
- 4 brioche buns
- sesame oil
- cilantro leaves
- julienned cucumber
- sliced jalapeno
Instructions
For the pickled veg:
- Combine the carrots, daikon, water, vinegar and salt and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain the veggies and press dry with paper towels before adding to the burgers.
For the mayo:
- Combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
For the burgers:
- Combine the ingredients and mix gently until the meat and seasonings are well mixed. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a few tbsp of oil.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties. Add them to the hot pan and allow them to cook untouched until nicely golden brown and crisp on one side. Flip and do the same for the other side. Continue to flip and cook until they are fully cooked.
- Use another skillet to toast the buns. Brush a little sesame oil on the cut sides and toast in a skillet until browned.
To serve:
- Spread some mayo on the toasted buns and top with a burger patty. Add some pickled veggies, cucumber, sliced jalapeno and cilantro and close.