Name: Bahn mi burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500g pork mince; 200g beef mince; 3 cloves garlic, finely grated; 1 stalk lemongrass, white parts only, finely chopped; 3 tsp caster sugar; 11/2 Tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp seasoning sauce; 1 tsp white pepper; 1 cup panko crumbs to coat; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 6 free-range eggs; 6 brioche buns, halved, lightly toasted; Pate, shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced shallots, coriander leaves, sliced red chilli, sriracha sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise, to serve; QUICK PICKLES; 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced into ribbons; 1 carrot, julienned or shredded; 2 tsp caster sugar; 2 tsp white wine vinegar

Bahn mi burger

The popular Vietnamese sandwich with a twist.

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Serves 6

Prep

20M

Cook

15M

Total

35M

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East meets West tonight as Karen combines two favourite dishes, the burger and the Banh Mi. Karen creates a delicious meeting of two worlds by taking the buns from a burger and the pate, vegetables and flavours of a Banh Mi. And, of course, what burger would be complete without a fried egg? This makes for an easy and delicious midweek meal or a perfect entertainer when friends drop by.

Ingredients

500g pork mince

200g beef mince

3 cloves garlic, finely grated

1 stalk lemongrass, white parts only, finely chopped

3 tsp caster sugar

11/2 Tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp seasoning sauce

1 tsp white pepper

1 cup panko crumbs to coat

1/3 cup vegetable oil

6 free-range eggs

6 brioche buns, halved, lightly toasted

Pate, shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced shallots, coriander leaves, sliced red chilli, sriracha sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise, to serve

QUICK PICKLES

1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced into ribbons

1 carrot, julienned or shredded

2 tsp caster sugar

2 tsp white wine vinegar

Method

To make quick pickles, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.

Combine minces, garlic, lemongrass, sugar, fish sauce, seasoning sauce and pepper in a bowl. Shape into 6 patties; coat in panko crumbs. Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a deep frying pan on high. Shallow-fry patties, in batches, for 21/2 minutes on each side until cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

Meanwhile, in another frying pan, heat remaining oil on medium. Fry eggs until yolks are just soft.

To assemble, spread pate on bun base, top with a patty, fried egg, lettuce, shallots, coriander, chilli and pickles. Squeeze over sriracha. Spread mayo on bun top, close bun and serve.

bahn mi burger recipe — *(Credit: Brett Stevens)*

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Karen Martini Chef

Melbourne chef, restaurateur and food writer Karen Martini has been cooking professionally for more than 20 years. A passionate ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Research, Karen aims to build the awareness of the silent killer that is often misdiagnosed.

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