Asian Pork Burgers

BHG's Recipe. An Asian take on the American favorite.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 burgers

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon cilantro, snipped
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  lb  ground lean pork
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1⁄3 cup  sweet chili sauce (Asian or regular bottled chili sauce)
• 1  tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 4  French rolls or 4  hamburger buns
• 1  cup bok choy, shredded
•  chopped peanuts (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl combine onion, peanuts, cilantro,ginger, 3 cloves of garlic, red pepper, and salt.
2. Add pork and mix well.
3. shape into 4 patties.
4. brush patties with sesame oil, cover and set aside.
5. In a small bowl combine chili sauce, peanut butter, and 1 clove of garlic, set aside.
6. For a charcoal grill: place patties on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals. grill for 10 to 13 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F., turning halfway through grilling.
7. For gas grill: preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack of heat. Cover;grill as above.
8. Toast rolls. For each serving, place bok choy on roll bottom. top with a patty, sauce, additional chopped peanuts, and the bun top.