Have your Burger Gangnam Style!

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Serves 4 to 6

Gangnam-Style Burger with Kimchi

For the burger:

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For serving:

  • Toasted sesame buns
  • Lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced sweet onion, as desired
  • Ginger-Scallion Mayonnaise, recipe follows
  • Chopped kimchi
  • Fried egg(s), optional

In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the ground chuck, scallions and sesame seeds. Divide the mixture into four to six equal portions and shape into patties slightly larger than the buns. Place on a sheet pan and refrigerate until ready to cook.

Prepare your grill for direct cooking over high heat. Brush and oil the grate before you begin cooking. Season the burgers liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the burgers on the preheated grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove burgers from grill and place the buns cut side down on the grill for 1 minute or so until toasted. Assemble burgers to your liking spread with Ginger Scallion Mayonnaise and topped with kimchi. Serve with Bok Choy and Asian Pear Slaw.

Note: when using store-bought beef, always cook burgers to an internal temperature of 165ºF.

Ginger-Scallion Mayonnaise

Makes about 1 cup

  • 1 cup good-quality mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Bok Choy and Asian Pear Slaw

Makes four to six servings

For slaw:

  • 2 cup shredded baby bok choy
  • 1 Asian pear, thinly sliced and julienned
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 3 radishes shredded
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

For dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons Ginger-Scallion Mayonnaise (recipe above).
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey.
  • 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar.
  • 1 pinch kosher salt.

Add bok choy, pear, carrot and radishes to a large mixing bowl. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the dressing ingredients until combined. Pour over slaw mixture and toss to combine. Toss with sesame seeds and refrigerate until ready to serve.