Bánh Chưng Burger

The Bánh Chưng Burger merges traditional Vietnamese flavors with a modern twist, featuring a savory, herb-infused beef patty encased in a fragrant layer of sticky rice. Served with fresh vegetables and a zesty dipping sauce, this dish offers a delightful fusion experience.

Bánh Chưng Burger
60 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Vietnamese
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ground beef - 200 grams
  • Sticky rice - 100 grams
  • Shiitake mushrooms - 50 grams, diced
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Shallots - 1 small, finely chopped
  • Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
  • Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Banana leaves - 2 large pieces (for wrapping)
  • Cucumber - ½, sliced
  • Carrot - 1 small, julienned
  • Lime - 1, cut into wedges
  • Chili sauce - for serving

Steps

  1. Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and shallots, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add diced shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked mushrooms, fish sauce, black pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and form into two patties.
  5. Steam the soaked sticky rice for about 30 minutes until translucent and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
  6. Lay out a piece of banana leaf, place a layer of sticky rice on it, and press down to form a round base. Place a beef patty in the center and cover with more sticky rice. Fold the banana leaf over to form a burger shape.
  7. Repeat with the second portion. Steam the wrapped burgers for an additional 20 minutes.
  8. Unwrap the banana leaves and serve the burgers hot with fresh cucumber, carrot, lime wedges, and chili sauce on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from the beef, promoting muscle health.
  • Contains shiitake mushrooms, which are rich in antioxidants and may support immune function.

Tags

VietnamesePaleoBurger