Thai Grilled Pork Burger

This Thai Grilled Pork Burger is a flavorful twist on the classic burger, featuring marinated ground pork infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Topped with a refreshing slaw and served on a soft bun, it's a high-protein meal that's sure to impress.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 300 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 1, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Thai red curry paste - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Burger buns - 2
• Cabbage - 100 grams, shredded
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Cucumber - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
• Sriracha sauce - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, chopped shallots, cilantro, Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into 2 equal-sized patties.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the pork patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C.
4. While the burgers are grilling, prepare the slaw by mixing the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and cucumber in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce, then mix it into the slaw.
5. Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing the grilled pork patties on the bottom half of each bun, topping with the slaw, and then placing the top bun over it.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Thai Grilled Pork Burgers!

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains fresh vegetables which provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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