Banh Mi Inspired Burgers

 https://pinchofyum.com/gochujang-chicken-burgers-with-kimchi-bacon-jam

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8396702/the-banh-mi-burger/

We kinda patched together a couple of recipe ideas to make these burgers-as is, they’re mildly spicy, but you can adjust to taste w more or less jalapeños, spicy vs mild kimchi, extra sriracha in the mayo, etc

Could use ground turkey or pork too

Gochujang Chicken Burgers:

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce 
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 Tbs soy sauce 
• 1 tsp fish sauce 
• 4 slices Gouda cheese 

Kimchi Bacon Jam:

• 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 1/2 cups kimchi, cut into small shreddy pieces (my personal preference for texture!)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 4 French rolls
• Sliced English cucumber 
• Sliced jalapeños 
• (Julienned carrots or radish slices would also be good)
• Cilantro 
• Mayo (we made a sriracha mayo by whisking together: 4 Tbs mayo, 1 Tbs sriracha, 1 tsp rice wine vinegar)

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  INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Kimchi Bacon Jam: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon pieces. Fry until golden and crispy and fat has rendered. Drain off most of the fat and add the kimchi and brown sugar to the pan. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until caramelized and bubbly. Refrigerate until ready to use. 
  2. Chicken Burgers: In a large bowl, mix together burger ingredients. These can be cooked right away, but are even better if left in the fridge for a few hours to allow flavors to  meld. When ready to cook, form burgers into 4 long flat patties (to fit on French rolls)
  3. Make the Burgers: Grill or pan fry. If frying: Transfer burgers to a large skillet. Add a swish of avocado oil and pan-fry until golden on the exterior and 165 degrees on the interior. Top with cheese & allow to melt. 
  4. Assemble the Burgers: Slice French rolls and scoop out some of the extra bread to make room for bacon jam. Spread mayo over rolls, top burgers w selections of toooings & bacon jam. 
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