Cheonggukjang Burger
The Cheonggukjang Burger is a delightful fusion of traditional Korean flavors and modern burger style, featuring a savory fermented soybean patty topped with fresh vegetables and a tangy sauce. It's a wholesome, protein-packed meal that is both satisfying and unique.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Korean
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Cheonggukjang (fermented soybean paste) - 100g
- Ground beef (grass-fed) - 200g
- Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
- Green onion (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Cabbage (finely shredded) - 50g
- Carrot (grated) - 30g
- Coconut flour - 2 tablespoons
- Egg - 1 large
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Lettuce leaves - 4 large
- Tomato (sliced) - 1 medium
- Cucumber (sliced) - 1 small
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Cheonggukjang, minced garlic, chopped green onion, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, coconut flour, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and browned.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and lightly sauté the sliced cucumber and tomato for about 1-2 minutes to enhance their flavors.
- To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on each plate, add the cooked patty on top, and layer with the sautéed cucumber and tomato. Drizzle gochujang over the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35 g
- Carbs: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
- Contains probiotics from Cheonggukjang, supporting gut health.
Tags
KoreanPaleoBurger