Shanghai Style Burger

The Shanghai Style Burger is a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring a savory spiced pork patty infused with aromatic Chinese spices, served in a soft steamed bun. Topped with fresh cucumbers and a zesty hoisin sauce, this burger is a unique take on traditional Chinese street food.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 300 grams
• Garlic cloves - 2, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Spring onions - 2, finely chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Steamed bao buns - 2
• Cucumber - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Hoisin sauce - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped spring onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
2. Shape the pork mixture into two equal-sized patties.
3. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil. Once hot, cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until they are fully cooked and have a nice golden-brown crust.
4. While the patties are cooking, steam the bao buns according to package instructions, usually for about 5-10 minutes.
5. Once the patties and buns are ready, assemble the burgers by placing each patty in a steamed bao bun, topping with sliced cucumbers and a drizzle of hoisin sauce.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Shanghai Style Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Includes ginger and garlic, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

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