Bulgogi Burger Recipe

Name: Peppered Pigs Bulgogi Burger Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean); 1 cup Korean BBQ sauce; 4 pieces Burger buns; 1 cup Garlic mayo; 1 cup Kimchi; 4 pieces Green onions (scallions); 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds; 1 cup Sushi rice; 1.5 cups Water; 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sugar; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 1 tablespoon Cornstarch; 1 cup Oil for frying

Inspired by Peppered Pig

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Our burger marinated in Korean bbq sauce, topped with a fried sesame sushi rice cake, Kimchi, garlic mayo & grilled scallions.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)

1 cup Korean BBQ sauce

4 pieces Burger buns

1 cup Garlic mayo

1 cup Kimchi

4 pieces Green onions (scallions)

2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Sushi Rice Cake Ingredients

1 cup Sushi rice

1 1/2 cups Water

2 tablespoons Rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 tablespoon Cornstarch

1 cup Oil for frying

Method

Marinate the Beef

Prepare the Marinade

In a bowl, mix the ground beef with Korean BBQ sauce. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Make Sushi Rice Cake

Cook the Rice

Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Season the Rice

Once cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm rice. Allow it to cool slightly.

Shape and Cool

Spread the seasoned rice into a greased dish and press down firmly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.

Cut and Fry

Cut the rice block into rounds. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the rice cakes until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Cook the Burgers

Grill the Beef

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Form the marinated beef into patties and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.

Grill the Scallions

In the last few minutes of cooking the patties, add the scallions to the grill and cook until slightly charred.

Assemble the Burgers

Build the Burger

On the bottom half of the burger bun, spread garlic mayo. Add the grilled beef patty, a fried sushi rice cake, a generous scoop of kimchi, and top with grilled scallions. Finish with the top bun.