Labor Day grilling with Chef Ryan's CHINESE NEW YEAR BURGER that's awesome anytime of the year.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining moisture.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber and nutrients.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories while adding creaminess.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Hot sauce provides similar heat with fewer ingredients.

Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add the soy sprouts and cook for about 15 seconds.

Immediately submerge the soy sprouts in ice water.

Add kimchi base and sesame oil to the soy sprouts and mix well, then set aside.

Combine beef, mushrooms, water chestnuts, onion, cilantro, garlic, green onions, ginger, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and mix until well incorporated.

Divide the meat mixture into eight equal patties.

Coat the grill in non-stick cooking spray.

Cook the patties on the grill to desired doneness.

Top the cooked patties with kimchi soy sprouts and your favorite condiments.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens