Shu Mai-Style Burgers Recipe

Name: Shu Mai-Style Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled; 2 medium cloves garlic; 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, with the fat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup chopped scallion plus more for garnish; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish; 1 small fresh chili, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; Salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; Shredded cabbage to garnish (optional); pickled pepper, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound shrimp, peeled
2 medium cloves garlic
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, with the fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped scallion plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
1 small fresh chili, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
Salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Shredded cabbage to garnish (optional)
pickled pepper, to garnish (optional)

1
If grilling or broiling, heat should be medium-high and rack about 4 inches from fire.
2
Put shrimp and garlic in a food processor and pulse until just chopped; remove to a large bowl.
3
Working in batches, grind pork fat until just chopped (be careful not to over-process).
4
Add to bowl.
5
Then grind meat until just chopped, again being careful not to over-process; add to bowl.
6
Mix shrimp, pork fat and meat with the soy sauce, scallion, cilantro, chili and ginger; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7
Shape into 8 patties.
8
To broil or grill, cook about 4 minutes, then turn and cook for a total of 8 to 10 minutes, or until nicely browned and cooked through.
9
For stovetop, heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 or 3 minutes, then add the patties; cook undisturbed, for about 4 minutes, then turn and cook for a total of 8 to 10 minutes, or until nicely browned and cooked through.
10
Garnish with scallion, cilantro, cabbage and pickled pepper, to taste.

535

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, 2 medium cloves garlic, 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, with the fat, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Shu Mai-Style 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.

Shu Mai-Style Burgers

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