Chow Fun Burger

The Chow Fun Burger combines the rich flavors of traditional Chinese stir-fried chow fun noodles with a juicy burger patty, creating a delightful fusion dish. Served with a tangy hoisin sauce, this burger is a unique twist on classic flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Ground beef (kosher) - 300 grams
• Chow fun noodles - 200 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Hoisin sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Bread crumbs - 50 grams
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Burger buns - 2, preferably whole wheat
• Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
• Lettuce leaves - 2

Steps

1. Cook the chow fun noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, green onions, garlic, ginger, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into 2 equal patties.
4. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
5. While the patties are cooking, stir-fry the cooked chow fun noodles in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Add a splash of soy sauce if desired.
6. Toast the burger buns until golden.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, topping with stir-fried chow fun noodles, sliced cucumber, and lettuce leaves.
8. Drizzle additional hoisin sauce over the top if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the beef and egg, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains fiber from the chow fun noodles and vegetables, aiding in digestion.

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