Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons Sriracha, divided
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped + 1 tablespoon chopped green onion (green parts only)
  • 1/2 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and cut into matchsticks
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Thinly-sliced jalapeno or serrano peppers
  • Cilantro sprigs
  • 4 Hawaiian King hamburger buns

Method

  • To make the spicy mayo, mix together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Sriracha, and 1 chopped green onion until well combined. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • For pickled veggies, combine the carrots and cucumbers with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the sugar. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and put in a jar or bowl with the rice wine vinegar and enough water to cover them completely. Let sit while you prepare the burgers.
  • For the burgers, mix together the ground pork, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion (green parts only), 2 teaspoons Sriracha, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until fully combined. Shape 4 1/4 pound burger patties. Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb in order to prevent the burger from puffing in the center while it cooks. Grill burgers until they reach desired degree of doneness.
  • To assemble, cut buns in half and put 1 burger on each bun. Top with pickled veggies, sliced jalapeno peppers, cilantro sprigs, and spicy mayonnaise.