Thai Style Pork Burgers With Red Fresno Chili And Cilantro Slaw Food

THAI-SPICED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise and lime juice in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill. Puree green onions and next 3 ingredients in processor unitl smooth. Add mushrooms; process until finely chopped. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in pork and next 3 ingredients. Divide into 6 equal patties.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Fry burgers until brown and cooked through, about five minutes per side. Spread 1 tablespoon lime mayonnaise on bottom of each bun. Place burger atp mayonnaise. Add cabbage to remaining myonnaise in bowl; toss to coat. Top burgers with cabbage mistsure, dividing equally. Place buns tops on cabbage.

HONEY GARLIC CHILE BURGERS WITH MANGO SLAW

Steps:

• For the patties: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, chile-garlic paste, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, cilantro and mint. Gently but thoroughly combine with your hands and form into 4 equal patties.
• Preheat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes per side.
• For the slaw: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, rice vinegar, honey and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cabbage, bell pepper, mango, cilantro, mint and scallions and toss to coat well. Season with salt if necessary. Set aside.
• For the mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chile garlic paste and honey. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Spread the mayo on the rolls. Transfer the patties to the rolls and top with the slaw. Serve.

THAI PORK BURGER

Steps:

• Mix 1/4 cup lime juice and 1 tablespoon each fish sauce and olive oil; season with salt and sugar. Toss half of the dressing with shaved carrots, sliced red onion and cilantro. Lightly mix 6 ounces ground pork with a big pinch of kosher salt. Form into a ball, then shape into a 3/4-inch-thick patty; make an indentation in the center. Preheat a grill to high; brush the grates and burger with canola oil. Season the patty with salt and grill about 4 minutes per side, basting with the remaining dressing. Serve on a roll with mayonnaise, chili sauce and the slaw.

ASIAN SLAW WITH SPICY THAI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients except oils in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in oils while whisking. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and lime juice if needed.
• Combine the vegetables in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper. Toss to mix thoroughly. Pour in the Thai vinaigrette to taste and toss to mix. Adjust, adding more if desired. Enjoy!

THAI ROAST RED PORK - MOO DAENG

Steps:

• Pat the pork loin dry; mix the food coloring with 2 tbsp water, and rub the pork with this solution.
• To prepare marinade, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, five spice, and sesame oil in a blender and mix on high for about 30 seconds.
• Marinate pork in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish, working marinade all over meat, for at least 2 hours, turning meat occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Line a baking dish with heavy foil; place a meat rack in the dish (to elevate roast); oil rack to prevent sticking; place roast on rack in dish and place in preheated oven.
• After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, add a little water if mixture becomes too thick; set aside.
• Cook roast in preheated oven, checking with meat thermometer starting at about 30 minutes, basting at intervals with cooked marinade.
• For a roast that is medium (has pinkness in the center), go for 160 degrees; for a roast that is well-done (fully cooked), go for 170 degrees.
• When done, remove roast from heat and let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Thinly slice roast into 1/4" medallions.
• and place on a large platter.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves; serve with hot steamed rice.

THAI-STYLE PORK BURRITOS

Steps:

• Brown pork in a non-stick skillet over high heat until it is no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. (no need to oil skillet, make sure it's hot) Add ginger, garlic, onion and cole slaw mix and stir fry with pork until vegetables are wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Combine all remaining ingredients except tortillas and cilantro in a small bowl and add to skillet. Cook and stir until all is coated, about a minute.
• Spoon equal portions of mixture onto warm tortillas sprinkled with about a Tbs. of cilantro, or to taste. Roll up to encase filling and serve.

THAI STYLE BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare a medium hot fire on your grill (I have gas grill).
• 2. Combine beef, peanut butter, sour cream, soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, brown sugar, red pepper, salt and black pepper (cayenne opitonal) in a large bowl, blending well with your hands. Shape into 6 patties 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.
• 3. Place directly over coals, cover and grill to your desired degree of doneness, 5-7 minutes for medium rare.
• 4. Place burgers on buns and top with lettuce tomatoes and onions and BBQ sauce.
• **Chef Note: I skip #4 and like to top with my favorite Asian/Thai slaw- I have also found that a thin layer of peanut butter (as crazy as it sounds) on the bun gives it an amazing Thai flavor. Enjoy!

THAI-STYLE BURGERS

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together all spice mixture ingredients.
• In large bowl, stir together ground beef, carrots, onion, Chiles, bell pepper and salt. Add spice mixture; stir until well-combined. Stir in egg and bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties.
• To BBQ When the coals are at medium temperature place the burgers on the barbecue close to the coals and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Brush slices of crusty bread with a little oil and place on barbecue to toast.
• Or, heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; heat until hot. Add 4 of the patties; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center, turning once. Repeat with remaining burgers, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Serve in buns; top with favorite condiments.

PORK TENDERLOIN - THAI-STYLE

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise.
• In a ziplock bag, combine wine, soy sauce, pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar.
• Place the pork tenderloin in the marinade.
• Place in refrigerator for 1/2 hour, turning occasionally.
• Remove meat from marinade, reserving marinade.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Brown tenderloin pieces on all sides.
• Cook until almost done.
• Remove from skillet and place on cutting board.
• Place marinade into the same skillet and bring to a simmer.
• While simmering, cut tenderloin into 1 inch slices.
• Return to skillet and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
• If desired thicken sauce with a mixture of cornstarch and cold water.
• Serve meat and sauce over steamed jasmine rice.
• Garnish with red pepper, cilantro, green onions and lime wedges.
• Sprinkle with peanuts.