Sriracha Aioli
1 qt Mayonaise
1/2 c Sriracha sauce (rooster sauce)
1/4 c Lime juice
1 tsp cayenne (optional)
Mix together and refrigerate for at least one hour
Ground Pork Bahn Mi
2 lbs ground pork
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and diced
1 T minced ginger
1 T lemongrass
2 T soy sauce
1 T Chinese 5-spice powder
2 T sugar
juice of 1 lime
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 jalapeño chiles, thinly sliced
18 fresh cilantro sprigs
6 baguettes
6 T sriracha aioli
Combine the pork, garlic, diced chiles, ginger, soy sauce, 5-spice powder, sugar, and lime juice in a bowl, mixing well to incorporate. Divide the mixture into 6 portions and form into round patties.
Brush the grill rack with vegetable oil. Place the patties on the rack and grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through.
Spread 1 tablespoon of the Aioli on each baguette. Place the patties on the baguette and top with the cucumber and chile slices. Drain the carrot and daikon pickles and pile a generous amount atop each patty. Add the cilantro sprigs and Enjoy!
Makes 6 burgers
Pickled Carrot and Daikon
1 1/2 c julienned daikon
1 1/2 c julienned carrot
3/4 c rice vinegar
1/4 c sugar
Combine the daikon, carrot, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl, tossing well to coat. Set aside to marinate.
