Need a new mouthwatering, show-stopping burger for Memorial Day or just because?! Enter Korean BBQ Burgers! These Asian inspired burgers are just one of the incredible recipes from the stunning cookbook, Modern Comfort Cooking from the food blogger and author Lauren Grier. When a food blogger friend comes out with a cookbook, I like to share a recipe from their book to help promote it but I had the hardest time trying to decide what to share from Modern Day Comfort Cooking because they are all fabulous. I guarantee if you like a little adventure in your kitchen you will love this cookbook! It truly is a creative culinary masterpiece. It’s for those of you that like to cook, to be creative in the kitchen and aren’t afraid to put a contemporary, unexpected spin on old favorites. The chapters are divided into (with recipe examples):
Modern Day Brunch: Banh Mi Breakfast Tacos East Meets West: Mumbai Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa Vintage Classics Re-Mixed: Slow Cooker Pot Roast Noodle Bowls Modern Drive-Thru: Bacon Blu Cheese Brussels Sprout Tater Tots Retro Desserts Re-Dished: Banana Foster Galette and deliciousness on and on and on…
Make sure to check out Lauren’s website and her latest AMAZING cookbook here. Now onto her Korean BBQ Burgers!
Tips for Korean BBQ Burgers
As far as these Korean BBQ Burgers, they are made with some Asian staples that will be familiar to those who do much Asian cooking, but for those who don’t, I want to explain a few ingredients that hopefully will become pantry staples – just like these burgers will become a regular on your home menu!
What is Gochujang and where can I buy it?
Gochujang is one of my favorite Asian sauces ever. It’s a Korean BBQ Sauce that’s the perfect blend of savory, sweet and spicy. It’s the sweet heat behind Korean dishes such as my Korean Beef Bowls, Beef Bulgogi, Korean Beef Tacos and Korean Sweet and Spicy Meatballs and the Korean BBQ in these Korean BBQ Burgers. So while you might specifically purchase Gochujang for this recipe, I can guarantee you are going to be reaching for this flavor bursting condiment to dress up practically everything.
What is White Miso Paste and where can I buy it?
This miso -candied bacon is everything! It’s sweet and salty with a touch of sour and pure addicting. It makes a good burger an AMAZING burger – so please don’t skip it! If you don’t frequently cook with miso – now is your chance! Miso Paste is created from a mixture of soybeans, sea salt and rice koji and then fermented. Don’t let the word “fermented” scare you. It simply means that enzyme rich compounds are created which break down the mixture, to create the savory, salty, umami-rich taste. If you’re hesitant about purchasing one more item thinking it will clutter your fridge, don’t fear! Miso is fabulous for sooo many uses. First, my One Pot Miso Soup with Chicken and Veggies – mmmm! That alone is worth it. It is also adds a wonderful complexity to marinades, stir fries, sauces, and salad dressings.
What is mirin and where can I buy it?
Mirin is a Japanese rice wine. If you don’t already own rice wine, it should become a pantry staple. I use it in many of my Asian dishes such as General Tso’s Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, Mongolian Chicken and Asian Caramel Pork to name a few.
LOOKING FOR MORE ASIAN MASH-UP RECIPES?
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You might also like these summer recipes:
Hawaiian Burgers with Sriracha Mayo Brazilian Steak Kabobs Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Cajun Steak with Apricot Orange Glaze
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