BANH MI BURGERS W/CARAMEL BBQ SAUCE

Banh Mi Burgers W/Caramel BBQ Sauce image

Provided by gailanng

Time 57m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

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

Steps:

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.
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.
Add the chili, garlic and shallots and simmer to reduce by half, about 3-5 minutes.
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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.8, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 85.6, Sodium 1604.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 24, Protein 25.4