Our love for both burgers and banh mi inspired this irresistible fusion: a banh mi burger recipe that brings the best of both worlds together.
INGREDIENTS
Pork Patties
- 1 pound ground pork
- ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, finely chopped (white and green parts)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Sriracha Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (white and green parts)
- 2 teaspoons sriracha, or more to taste
For the Banh Mi Burgers
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (optional)
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- ½ cup quick-pickled vegetables, drained
- ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
METHOD
- Prepare the Pork Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, basil, garlic, green onions, fish sauce, sriracha, sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly with your hands and shape the mixture into 4 patties, each about ⅓-inch thick.
- Make the Sriracha Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, green onions, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust sriracha to your spice preference.
- Cook the Patties: Heat sesame oil (if using) in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the patties and cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes per side, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spread 1 tablespoon of sriracha mayo on the toasted sides of both the top and bottom brioche buns. Layer the bottom buns with pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeño slices (if using). Add a pork patty, top with cucumber slices, and finish with the top bun, sauce-side down.
- Serve Warm: Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients and serve the burgers warm.
NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 889
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Total Fat: 71 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Total Sugars: 7 g
