Asian BLT Buns With Chile Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Asian BLT Buns With Chile Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound thick-cut bacon; 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 3 tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha (Asian chile sauce); 1 cup small watercress sprigs; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Splash of rice wine vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; Kosher salt; 10 Chinese steamed buns or hamburger buns; 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 pound thick-cut bacon
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
3 tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha (Asian chile sauce)
1 cup small watercress sprigs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Splash of rice wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
10 Chinese steamed buns or hamburger buns
1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced

1
Working in batches, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels.
2
Sprinkle the bacon with the five-spice powder, then break the slices in half.
3
Preheat the broiler.
4
Place the tomato slices on a baking sheet and brush with half of the hoisin sauce.
5
Broil until bubbling, about 3 minutes, then turn; brush with the remaining hoisin sauce and broil 3 more minutes.
6
Combine the mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl.
7
Toss the watercress and cilantro in a medium bowl with the vinegar, sesame oil and a pinch of salt.
8
Dampen 2 paper towels and squeeze out the excess water.
9
Wrap the Chinese buns loosely in the paper towels, then place in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and microwave in 30-second intervals until hot and soft.
10
(Alternatively, steam in a steamer basket set over boiling water, 5 minutes.)
11
If using hamburger buns, do not steam.
12
Spread the inside of the buns with some of the chile mayonnaise.
13
Fill the buns with a few slices each of cucumber, bacon and tomato, and some of the watercress mixture.
14
Photograph by Jonathan Kantor

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound thick-cut bacon, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 3 tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick, 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, and more.

Yes, Asian BLT Buns With Chile Mayonnaise falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian BLT Buns With Chile Mayonnaise

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