Banh Mi Burgers Recipe

Name: Banh Mi Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, seeded if large; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1/4 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine); 1 teaspoon white sugar; 2 pounds ground pork; 2 tablespoons tamari sauce; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese rice wine); 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 6 sesame seed hamburger buns; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (optional); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped cucumber, seeded if large
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 pounds ground pork
2 tablespoons tamari sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese rice wine)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
6 sesame seed hamburger buns
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional)

1
In a bowl, mix together the cucumber, green onion, carrot, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and sugar until the mixture is well blended. Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
2
Place the pork in a mixing bowl, and lightly combine with tamari sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of mirin, ginger, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. Divide the meat into 6 equal parts, and form each part into a patty. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
4
Grill the burgers until the meat is no longer pink inside and the outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. To assemble, place a burger on a sesame seed bun, and pile about 1/4 cup of the pickle mixture onto the burger. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh basil and mint, if desired.

910

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, seeded if large, 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion, 1/4 cup chopped carrot, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Banh Mi Burgers falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banh Mi Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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