SHU MAI STYLE BURGERS

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Ingredients

  • 8 SERVINGS
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled
  • 2 medium cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, with the fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallion plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 1 small fresh chili, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Shredded cabbage and pickled pepper, to garnish (optional).

Preparation

Step 1

If grilling or broiling, heat should be medium-high and rack about 4 inches from fire.

Put shrimp and garlic in a food processor and pulse until just chopped; remove to a large bowl.

Working in batches, grind pork fat until just chopped (be careful not to over-process). Add to bowl.

Then grind meat until just chopped, again being careful not to over-process; add to bowl.

Mix shrimp, pork fat and meat with the soy sauce, scallion, cilantro, chili and ginger; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Shape into 8 patties.

To broil or grill, cook about 4 minutes, then turn and cook for a total of 8 to 10 minutes, or until nicely browned and cooked through.

For stovetop, heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 or 3 minutes, then add the patties; cook undisturbed, for about 4 minutes, then turn and cook for a total of 8 to 10 minutes, or until nicely browned and cooked through.

Garnish with scallion, cilantro, cabbage and pickled pepper, to taste.