Firecracker Burgers With Green Apple And Celery Salad And Thai Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Firecracker Burgers With Green Apple And Celery Salad And Thai Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Green apple and celery salad with Thai basil vinaigrette; 1/2 Granny Smith green apple, cut into matchsticks; 1 stalk celery, cut into matchsticks; 1 lemon or lime wedge (I used Meyer lemon but lime would also work); 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves (about 20); 1/4 cup Meyer lemon (or lime) juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cilantro stems, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 cup canola oil; For the Burgers; 1 1/4 pounds ground pork; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 chives, finely chopped; 6 Thai basil leaves cut into chiffonade; 4 sweet mace leaves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce (Thai chili-garlic sauce); 1 lemon or lime wedge

Servings: persons

For the Green apple and celery salad with Thai basil vinaigrette
1/2 Granny Smith green apple, cut into matchsticks
1 stalk celery, cut into matchsticks
1 lemon or lime wedge (I used Meyer lemon but lime would also work)
1/4 cup Thai basil leaves (about 20)
1/4 cup Meyer lemon (or lime) juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cilantro stems, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup canola oil
For the Burgers
1 1/4 pounds ground pork
1 clove garlic, minced
4 chives, finely chopped
6 Thai basil leaves cut into chiffonade
4 sweet mace leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce (Thai chili-garlic sauce)
1 lemon or lime wedge

1
Mix apple and celery matchsticks in a medium bowl. Squeeze citrus over matchsticks, tossing to combine. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.
2
Using a mortar and pestle, combine Thai basil leaves, cilantro stems, garlic and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Grind into a thick paste. Transfer to clean jam jar with lid.
3
Add fish sauce, remaining lemon juice and canola oil. Close jar tightly and shake well to emulsify dressing; store in refrigerator until ready to use. (You will have extra salad and dressing for enjoyment on another occasion).
4
Heat grill pan to medium-high.
5
Meanwhile, combine garlic and herbs in a large bowl. Squeeze lemon or lime wedge over herb mixture. Add fish sauce and Sriracha sauce.
6
Add ground pork to bowl and using hands, mix pork and seasonings gently but thoroughly to combine. Make four patties of equal size (5 oz each).
7
Cook patties on grill pan until done, 3-4 minutes per side.
8
Transfer to plate, top with green apple and celery salad, drizzle Thai basil vinaigrette over salad and burger.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Green apple and celery salad with Thai basil vinaigrette, 1/2 Granny Smith green apple, cut into matchsticks, 1 stalk celery, cut into matchsticks, 1 lemon or lime wedge (I used Meyer lemon but lime would also work), and more.

Yes, Firecracker Burgers With Green Apple And Celery Salad And Thai Basil Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Firecracker Burgers With Green Apple And Celery Salad And Thai Basil Vinaigrette

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