How to Make Banh Mi Burgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banh Mi Burgers are a fusion of Vietnamese flavors and classic American cuisine. This unique and delicious twist on the traditional burger brings together the crisp and tangy flavors of a banh mi sandwich with the juicy and savory goodness of a burger. Whether you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine or simply looking to try something new and exciting, Banh Mi Burgers are sure to delight your taste buds with their bold and flavorful ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped cucumber, seeded if large
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
  • ¼ cup chopped carrot
  • ½ 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)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 burgers

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 803mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 445mg