As much as I enjoy eating burgers out, I also get a kick out of making them at home, where I'm free to dress it up or down as I like. It also makes me content knowing that I've mastered the art of cooking delicious burgers at home.
Today's burger is Korean inspired and unexpectedly tasty. In fact, I made it two nights in a row. The stir-fried kimchi adds crunch and heat that cuts against the greasy burger. Perhaps it's the Korean in me but I'm pretty convinced that kimchi paired with anything is delicious.
Kimchi Burger
Adapted from Foodie With Family
Serves 1
Ingredients
2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
1 tsp gochujang
1 hamburger bun, halved
¼ cup chopped kimchi, drained of most liquid
1 3-4 oz burger patty, seasoned with salt and pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt and gochujang until smooth and evenly colored. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat a skillet on medium-high and add the drained kimchi to the pan. Stir-fry until the kimchi is browned around the edges and fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
Toast hamburger buns in the skillet or in a toaster.
While the buns are toasting, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place burger patty in the center and cook for ~2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side ~2 minutes as well, or until cooked through on the inside.
Take the toasted buns and generously spread the spicy yogurt sauce on the cut sides of both the top and bottom halves of each bun.
Lay the burger patty on the bottom half of the bun and place stir-fried kimchi on top. Add the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately.