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Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) Burger

22 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 45MINS

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) Burger

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A twist on the classic Cantonese style Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) in the form of a burger. These Char Siew burgers are infused with aromatic Chinese five-spice and garlic, smothered in a thick and sweet Char Siu sauce, then topped with fresh cilantro, carrots, and lettuce.
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A twist on the classic Cantonese style Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) in the form of a burger. These Char Siew burgers are infused with aromatic Chinese five-spice and garlic, smothered in a thick and sweet Char Siu sauce, then topped with fresh cilantro, carrots, and lettuce.
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Wok & Skillet
I take the mystery out of Asian cooking so that you can make your favorite takeout dishes at home!
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45MINS
Total Time
$1.72
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Char Siu Burgers
Ground Pork
1 lb
Ground Pork
Honey
1 Tbsp
Honey
Light Soy Sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp
Light Soy Sauce
Shaoxing Cooking Wine
1 tsp
Shaoxing Cooking Wine
Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
Corn Starch
1 1/2 Tbsp
Corn Starch
Chinese Five Spice Powder
1 tsp
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Fresh Cilantro Leaf
5
Fresh Cilantro Leaves, minced
Cooking Oil
2 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Char Siu Sauce
Honey
2 Tbsp
Honey
Light Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp
Light Soy Sauce
Dark Soy Sauce
1 tsp
Dark Soy Sauce
Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
Chinese Five Spice Powder
1/4 tsp
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Corn Starch
1 tsp
Corn Starch
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Burger toppings
Hamburger Bun
4
Hamburger Buns
Carrot
1/2 cup
Shredded Carrot
Fresh Cilantro Leaf
1/2 cup
Fresh Cilantro Leaf
Lettuce Leaf
as needed
Lettuce Leaves
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
618
Fat
33.3 g
Protein
25.4 g
Carbs
56.3 g
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Author's Notes

Make the patties ahead of time. Cooked pork patties can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat in a microwave on high for 1 minute.

The cooking time for your burger patties depends on the thickness of the patties. To ensure your burgers are cooked all the way through, use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
In a large bowl add Ground Pork (1 lb), Honey (1 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (1 1/2 Tbsp), Shaoxing Cooking Wine (1 tsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), Corn Starch (1 1/2 Tbsp), Chinese Five Spice Powder (1 tsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), Garlic (3 cloves), and Fresh Cilantro Leaves (5). Mix well and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
step 1 In a large bowl add Ground Pork (1 lb), Honey (1 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (1 1/2 Tbsp), Shaoxing Cooking Wine (1 tsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), Corn Starch (1 1/2 Tbsp), Chinese Five Spice Powder (1 tsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), Garlic (3 cloves), and Fresh Cilantro Leaves (5). Mix well and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
step 2
Divide the ground pork mixture into preferred equal parts and shape them into patties.
step 2 Divide the ground pork mixture into preferred equal parts and shape them into patties.
step 3
Heat Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet. Sear the burger patties for 2–3 minutes.
step 4
Flip them over and sear for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the burger patties from the skillet and set them aside.
step 4 Flip them over and sear for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the burger patties from the skillet and set them aside.
step 5
In a small saucepan, prepare the sauce by combining Honey (2 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), and Chinese Five Spice Powder (1/4 tsp). Place the saucepan over medium heat.
step 5 In a small saucepan, prepare the sauce by combining Honey (2 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), and Chinese Five Spice Powder (1/4 tsp). Place the saucepan over medium heat.
step 6
Mix Corn Starch (1 tsp) with Water (2 Tbsp) in a small bowl. Stir well till this mixture is smooth. When the sauce starts to boil, pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Keep string until the sauce thickens, then set aside.
step 6 Mix Corn Starch (1 tsp) with Water (2 Tbsp) in a small bowl. Stir well till this mixture is smooth. When the sauce starts to boil, pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Keep string until the sauce thickens, then set aside.
step 7
Assemble the burger in this sequence: place the burger patty on the bottom of each Hamburger Buns (4), smear the sauce over the patty, top with Carrot (1/2 cup), Fresh Cilantro Leaf (1/2 cup), and Lettuce Leaves (as needed), last top with the burger bun.
step 7 Assemble the burger in this sequence: place the burger patty on the bottom of each Hamburger Buns (4), smear the sauce over the patty, top with Carrot (1/2 cup), Fresh Cilantro Leaf (1/2 cup), and Lettuce Leaves (as needed), last top with the burger bun.
step 8
Serve your Char Siu burgers with your favorite side dishes.
step 8 Serve your Char Siu burgers with your favorite side dishes.
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