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.
Total Time
45min
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0 Ratings
Author: Wok & Skillet
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Char Siu Burgers
•
1
lb
Ground Pork
•
1
Tbsp
Honey
•
4
tsp
Light Soy Sauce
•
2
tsp
Shaoxing Cooking Wine
•
2
Tbsp
Brown Sugar
•
4
tsp
Corn Starch
•
1
tsp
Chinese Five Spice Powder
•
as needed
Salt
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
5
Fresh Cilantro Leaves
, minced
•
2
Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Char Siu Sauce
•
2
Tbsp
Honey
•
2
Tbsp
Light Soy Sauce
•
1
tsp
Dark Soy Sauce
•
2
Tbsp
Brown Sugar
•
as needed
Chinese Five Spice Powder
•
1
tsp
Corn Starch
•
2
Tbsp
Water
Burger toppings
•
4
Hamburger Buns
•
1/2
cup
Shredded
Carrots
•
1/2
cup
Fresh Cilantro Leaves
•
as needed
Lettuce Leaves
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a large bowl add Ground Pork (1 lb), Honey (1 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (4 tsp), Shaoxing Cooking Wine (2 tsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), Corn Starch (4 tsp), Chinese Five Spice Powder (1 tsp), Salt (as needed), Garlic (3 cloves), and Fresh Cilantro Leaves (5). Mix well and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
2.
Divide the ground pork mixture into preferred equal parts and shape them into patties.
3.
Heat Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet. Sear the burger patties for 2–3 minutes.
4.
Flip them over and sear for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the burger patties from the skillet and set them aside.
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 (as needed). Place the saucepan over medium heat.
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.
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 Carrots (1/2 cup), Fresh Cilantro Leaves (1/2 cup), and Lettuce Leaves (as needed), last top with the burger bun.
8.
Serve your Char Siu burgers with your favorite side dishes.
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).
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
618
FAT
33.3 g
PROTEIN
25.4 g
CARBS
56.3 g
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