Bahn Mi Burgers W/Caramel BBQ Sauce |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 57 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Every component is more delicious than the next. From . Ingredients:
1/4 cup sugar |
4 tablespoons water, divided |
2 tablespoons fish sauce |
1 lime, juice of |
1 thai chile, sliced |
1 garlic clove, chopped |
1 shallot, finely diced |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon water |
1 lb ground pork |
1 tablespoon garlic, minced |
1 tablespoon ginger, grated |
2 green onions, sliced |
1 handful cilantro, chopped |
1 tablespoon fish sauce |
1 tablespoon vietnamese caramel barbecue sauce (recipe above) |
1 teaspoon lime zest |
1 thai chile, sliced |
salt |
1/4 cup vietnamese caramel barbecue sauce (recipe above) |
4 buns |
1/2 cup pickled carrots and daikon radish |
12 slices cucumbers |
2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced |
cilantro |
4 tablespoons mayonnaise |
Directions:
1. To make the Vietnamese Caramel BBQ Sauce: To a saucepan add the 2 tablespoons water and sugar. Over medium heat simmer until it turns a deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully.
2. In a small bowl mix together 2 tablespoons water, fish sauce and lime juice; carefully add (it will sputter) to the carmelized sugar mixture, heating low until the caramel dissolves.
3. Add the chili, garlic and shallots and simmer to reduce by half, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Mix the cornstarch into the remaining 1 tablespoon water, add it into the sauce and simmer until it thickens, about a minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. For the Burgers: With a light hand, thorougly mix the pork, garlic, ginger, green onion, cilantro, fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the prepared Vietnamese Caramel BBQ Sauce, lime zest and jalapeno and salt, if desired. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
6. Grill over medium heat until cooked, about 4-6 minutes per side. Assemble burgers by layering the pork patty on a bun, topped by the pickled veggies, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro and bun top spread with mayonnaise.
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