Description
Spicy Vietnamese-inspired Pork Banh Mi Burger delivers explosive flavor combinations from street food classics. Crisp pickled vegetables, juicy marinated pork, and zesty sriracha mayo create global culinary magic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 3 green onions (white and green parts, finely chopped)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings and Accompaniments:
- 4 brioche buns (toasted)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions (white and green parts, finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 cup quick pickled vegetables (drained)
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced (optional))
- 2 Persian cucumbers (sliced)
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful pork mixture by blending ground pork with aromatic herbs, spices, and seasonings. Gently shape into 4 uniform patties approximately ⅓-inch thick, ensuring even consistency.
- Prepare zesty sriracha mayo by whisking mayonnaise with finely chopped green onions and sriracha until smooth and well-integrated.
- Warm a cast iron skillet over medium heat, adding sesame oil until it shimmers. Carefully place pork patties in the skillet, cooking undisturbed for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Toast burger buns until lightly crisp and golden. Generously spread sriracha mayo on both top and bottom bun surfaces.
- Layer bottom bun with tangy pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeño slices for added heat.
- Position perfectly cooked pork patty atop the vegetable base, then crown with crisp cucumber slices.
- Cap the burger with the mayo-coated top bun, pressing gently to meld flavors. Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the vibrant Vietnamese-inspired burger.
Notes
- Customize patties by adding extra herbs like mint or lemongrass for a more complex flavor profile.
- Use lean ground pork to reduce fat content while maintaining juiciness and texture.
- Consider gluten-free options by substituting regular buns with lettuce wraps or gluten-free alternatives.
- Adjust spice levels by controlling sriracha amount in both patty mixture and mayo for personal heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg