Pork and Sesame Burgers
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 egg, beaten lightly
- 1 cup stale breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, roots and stems
- 1 small fresh red chili, seeded and chopped finely
- 8 green onions, sliced thinly (divided)
- 14 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 4 bread rolls or 4 buns
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 12 cup bean sprouts or 12 cup alfalfa sprout
- 14 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 13 cup sweet chili sauce
- Combine the pork, egg, breadcrumbs, fish sauce, paste, cilantro roots and stems, chilli and half the green onion in a medium bowl.
- (Note: the mixture may be salted, if desired.)
- Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined and sticky.
- Divide the mixture into four portions; shape portions into large flat patties.
- Sprinkle both sides of patties with sesame seeds; press firmly into the patties.
- Meanwhile, heat the flat plate of a barbecue over medium-high heat.
- Drizzle the oil over the barbecue plate.
- Cook the patties for 4 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- The patties should be browned and cooked through.
- Split each bread roll in half; grill or toast each side.
- Place some carrot on the base of each bun, then top with a patty, bean sprouts, remaining green onion and cilantro leaves.
- Drizzle with sweet chilli sauce and top with the remaining bread top.
ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, fish sauce, red curry, fresh cilantro, red chili, green onions, sesame seeds, vegetable oil, bread rolls, carrot, bean sprouts, cilantro, sweet chili sauce
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-and-sesame-burgers-498288 (may not work)