Korean Burger (Kimchi, Gochujang)
The Korean burger is a perfect example of how Korean street food meets American burger culture. The sweet and spicy taste of gochujang enhances the flavor of the juicy beef, while the tangy and spicy character of kimchi adds to the dish. Kimchi is a staple food in South Korea, which is served with almost every dish, so it is a perfect addition to this burger. A real fusion experience that is guaranteed to take the classic burger to a new level.
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Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Form into 4 equally sized patties.
2
In a hot skillet or on a grill, cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip.
3
After flipping, spread the gochujang sauce over the patties, then cover the skillet to allow the flavors to meld.
4
Halve the hamburger buns and butter the cut sides. Toast them in a skillet until golden brown.
5
Place an iceberg lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, then top with a gochujang-glazed patty.
6
Arrange cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, and kimchi on top of the patty.
7
Drizzle the top half of each bun with a little rice vinegar, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before closing the burger.
8
Serve immediately with fries or pickled vegetables.
