Ginger Sesame Burgers with Slaw

By
City Foodsters (CC-BY)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground pork (or your preferred meat)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions:

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  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a large bowl, mix the pork with the scallions, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form the meat into four 3/4-inch thick patties.
  • Grill the burgers, turning once, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Lightly toast the buns on the grill.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the coleslaw mix with the rice vinegar, soy sauce and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set the burgers on the buns, top with the slaw and serve.

Servings: 4

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