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Pork Hamburgers with Asian flavors
Irene MullerIrene Muller

Pork Hamburgers with Asian flavors

5 from 3 votes
Tired of the same old cheese burger? Why not try spicing it up with this recipe for an Asian pork hamburger that is sure to delight you!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg pork lean mince
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 small red onion chopped finely
  • 3 stalks celery chopped finely
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 chilies green and red
  • 1 tub mascarpone cheese
  • 15 ml cajun spice
  • 1 small apple grated with the skin
  • handful soft herbs, basil, or coriander
  • 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
  • sunflower oil for frying
  • 15 ml soy sauce
  • 15 ml sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp mixed grounded salt and black pepper
Ingredients to assemble the hamburgers
  • 12 small hamburger rolls of your choice
  • Mayonnaise
  • 300 g bacon strips fried
  • Fresh lettuce
  • Cucumber
  • Peppadew piquant pepper and ginger relish

Method
 

  1. Place the mince in a clean mixing bowl, add the chopped onion, garlic, herbs, Worcestershire sauce. Cream cheese and apple. 
  2. Mix all the ingredients carefully with a fork, do not overwork it.
  3. Divide the meat equally in 12 balls and gently press down.
  4. Place a skillet on medium heat. Shallow fry 2 to 3 patties in oil until golden brown and well done, basting frequently with the combined soy sauce and sesame sauce.
  5. Continue this method with the rest of the mince.
  6. Keep warm when done.
Serving:
  1. Slice and toast the buns on a skillet grill.
  2. Spread with mayonnaise to taste, add lettuce leaves, few slices of cucumber, patty, bacon, and a dash of mayonnaise (optional) then add peppadew piquant pepper and ginger relish.