Sesame pork burgers with sweet and spicy slaw recipe

Ingredients for Sesame pork burgers with sweet and spicy slaw

• 120 ml mayonnaise

• 15 ml rice vinegar or white vinegar

• 15 ml Sriracha, hot chilli paste (sambal oelek), or sweet Thai chilli sauce (optional)

• 10 g sugar

• 9 g kosher salt, divided

• 480 g shredded cabbage

• 4 spring onions, thinly sliced

• 450 g minced pork

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 5 ml Sriracha, hot chilli paste (sambal oelek), or sweet Thai chilli sauce (optional)

• 5 ml toasted sesame oil

• 2.5 ml fish sauce

• 15 g coriander leaves, finely chopped, plus more for serving

• 2.5 g kosher salt, plus more

• 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 English muffins, toasted

• freshly ground black pepper

• bread-and-butter pickles or quick-pickled carrots (for serving; optional)

How to make Sesame pork burgers with sweet and spicy slaw

1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl until smooth. Set aside approximately 60 ml of the dressing in a small bowl.

2. Add the cabbage and scallions to the remaining dressing and toss to coat evenly. Season with the remaining ½ tsp salt. Cover and chill both the salad and dressing until ready to serve.

3. Do Ahead: The dressing and slaw can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance. Keep chilled.

4. In a large bowl, mix together the pork, garlic, Sriracha (if using), sesame oil, fish sauce, 60 g of cilantro, and ½ tsp salt using your hands or a wooden spoon until well combined.

5. Shape the pork mixture into 4 patties, each slightly larger than an English muffin (about 10 cm in diameter).

6. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the patties in batches, if necessary, until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.

7. Spread the reserved dressing on the bottom halves of the muffins. Place a patty on each muffin base and season with salt and pepper. Top with some slaw, pickles, and cilantro, then close the muffins.

8. Serve with the remaining slaw on the side.

9. Do Ahead: The patties can be prepared 1 day in advance. If stacking, separate with parchment paper. Cover and chill, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Disclaimer
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