This Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Bahn Mi Burger is a spin off the Vietnamese classic Bahn Mi sandwich. Minced lemongrass in the pork patties give it incredible flavor alongside the pickled carrot and radish, topped with fresh cilantro, basil leaves and sliced jalapeno for a spicy kick!
Place julienned carrot and julienned daikon radish in a jar. Fill the jar with vinegar, water, and sugar.
Cover the jar tightly with the lid, then gently shake to mix all the ingredients. Allow to brine for at least 1 hour before placing on your Bahn Mi burgers.
Sauce
Combine mayonnaise with thousand island dress. Mix well.
Lemongrass pork patties
Add the minced lemongrass, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the ground pork.
Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
Divide the ground pork into 4 equal portions. Form them into burger patties slightly larger than the hamburger buns. Place the formed patties on to parchment paper cut into squares for easier handling.
Top the patties with a dash of salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Heat cooking oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully place the patties on to the skillet and allow to sear (without touching!) for about 1 minute on each side until fully cooked.
Building the Bahn Mi burger
Smear the sauce over the bottom bun, then place the pork patty over the sauce.
Top with sliced cucumber, basil, cilantro, pickled carrot and daikon radish, sliced jalapeno, then the top burger bun.
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