So Hot Right Now: Hong Thaimees Thai Burger Recipe

Name: So Hot Right Now: Hong Thaimees Thai Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 dried long red Thai chilies, seeded; 1 tablespoon black soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 10 kaffir leaves, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon); 1/4 cups sliced lemongrass; 1/4 cup garlic, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup roughly chopped shallot; 2 teaspoons peeled and chopped fresh turmeric; 3 pounds ground beef; Vegetable oil or cooking spray; 6 Hamburger buns; 6 slices tomato; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoo salt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro; Grated zest of 1 lime; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate; 1/2 cup fish sauce; 1/2 cup palm sugar; 1 1/2 cups shredded green papaya

Servings: persons

5 dried long red Thai chilies, seeded
1 tablespoon black soy sauce
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
10 kaffir leaves, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1/4 cups sliced lemongrass
1/4 cup garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 cup roughly chopped shallot
2 teaspoons peeled and chopped fresh turmeric
3 pounds ground beef
Vegetable oil or cooking spray
6 Hamburger buns
6 slices tomato
2 egg yolks
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoo salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
Grated zest of 1 lime
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup tamarind concentrate
1/2 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup palm sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded green papaya

1
Place the dried chilies in a small bowl and add warm water to cover.
2
Leave to soften for about 15 minutes.
3
Wearing kitchen gloves (do not use bare hands when working with chilies), remove the chilies from the water and squeeze out excess water.
4
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the hydrated chilies, black soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, garlic, shallot, and turmeric.
5
Pulse until it forms a paste, about 3 minutes.
6
Transfer to a large bowl, add the beef, and knead gently together just until well incorporated, but be careful not to overwork the meat.
7
Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten into patties with the heel of your hand.
8
Place on a plate, cover with plastic, and refrigerate the patties for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully absorb the seasoning.
9
Remove the patties from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature to ensure even cooking.
10
Preheat a grill or a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat the cooking surface with oil.
11
Grill or sear the burgers to your desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
12
Partly covering the grill or skillet will help the meat stay moist.
13
While the burgers rest, toast the buns on the hot grill until golden, about 1 minute.
14
Place the burgers on the toasted bottom bun and top with the mayonnaise, sliced tomato and pickled papaya.

1855

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 dried long red Thai chilies, seeded, 1 tablespoon black soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, So Hot Right Now: Hong Thaimees Thai Burger 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!

So Hot Right Now: Hong Thaimees Thai Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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