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The Banh Mi Burger

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The Banh Mi Burger layers juicy, soy- and fish sauce–seasoned beef with bright, tangy carrot and daikon, cool cucumber, and a kick of jalapeño. A hoisin–Sriracha mayo adds sweet heat against toasted rolls, giving each bite a vibrant balance of savory, spicy, and fresh. Ideal for a backyard grill night when you want bold, street-food flair in burger form.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
The Banh Mi Burger

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Banh Mi Burger, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

36 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
46 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
6 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
51 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health
25
Metabolic
29
Digestive
60
Inflammatory
53
Performance
31
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Gather all your ingredients.

  2. 2

    Combine beef, fish sauce, soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, and 5-spice powder in a bowl, and mix until evenly blended. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.

  3. 3

    Stir mayonnaise, hoisin, and Sriracha together in a small bowl for the sauce. Keep chilled until needed. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

  4. 4

    Slice open the rolls, remove about 1/2 of the inside crumb, and set them on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, with damp hands, shape the beef mixture into two burger patties sized to match your rolls or buns. Keep them in the refrigerator until needed.

  7. 7

    Combine carrots and daikon radish in a bowl. Add rice vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate until needed.

  8. 8

    Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat.

  9. 9

    Grill the burgers over the hot coals until they reach your desired doneness and spring back to the touch, turning as needed, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

  10. 10

    Spread the mayo mixture on the toasted buns. Arrange cucumbers and jalapeno slices on the bottoms of the rolls, then add the cooked burgers. Top with the carrot-radish mixture and cilantro.

  11. 11

    Serve and enjoy!

About This Recipe

The Banh Mi Burger is a Vietnamese dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cucumber, Daikon Radish, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 988.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is The Banh Mi Burger?
It is a Vietnamese burger recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is The Banh Mi Burger made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cucumber, Daikon Radish, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fish Sauce. The full list of 15 is above.
What goes well with The Banh Mi Burger?
Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make The Banh Mi Burger?
About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 988.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is The Banh Mi Burger easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 11 steps.
Is The Banh Mi Burger healthy?
The Banh Mi Burger has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 988.41 calories and 45.73 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1440.05 mg (63% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 21.39 g (107% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.92 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sulfites, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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