Banh Mi Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• brioche buns
  2
• carrots
  2
• ground pork
  12 oz
• lemongrass
  2 stalks
• lime
  2
• mayonnaise
  ½ cup
• mint
  1 bunch
• persian cucumber
  1
• shallot
  1
• soy sauce
  2 tbsp
• sriracha
  2 tbsp
• thai seasoning blend
  1 packet
• vegetable oil
  1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• small bowl
• medium bowl
• large pan

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve, peel, and finely chop shallot . Zest lime until you have 1 tsp zest, then halve. Peel outer layers from lemongrass until you get to tender core. Finely mince core. Pick and finely chop enough mint leaves to give you 1 tbsp.

   shallot: 1, lime: 2, lemongrass: 2 stalks, mint: 1 bunch
2. 

   2

   Cut persian cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into thin half-moons. Peel carrots , then cut into 3-inch lengths. Cut each length into thin wedges. Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven until lightly browned and tender ⏱️ 15 minutes , tossing halfway through.

   persian cucumber: 1, carrots: 2, vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl , combine mayonnaise , a squeeze of lime juice, and up to half the sriracha (use less if you like it mild). Set aside.

   mayonnaise: ½ cup, sriracha: 2 tbsp
4. 

   4

   In a medium bowl , combine ground pork , lemongrass, lime zest, shallot, 1 tbsp soy sauce (we sent more), half the mint, thai seasoning blend , and remaining sriracha (to taste). Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into two evenly sized patties with your hands (they should be slightly wider than the buns).

   ground pork: 12 oz, soy sauce: 2 tbsp, thai seasoning blend: 1 packet
5. 

   5

   Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add patties to pan and cook until browned and no longer pink in center ⏱️ 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, split brioche buns in half and place on another baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden brown ⏱️ 3 minutes . Once carrots are done, sprinkle mint leaves (to taste) and a squeeze of lime juice over wedges.

   brioche buns: 2
6. 

   6

   Spread sriracha mayo on buns, then fill with patties, cucumber, and any remaining mint (to taste). Serve with carrot fries to the side.