BURGERS WITH BRITT'S BLACK MARKET KIMCHI ENJOY DAN:

BURGERS WITH BRITT’S BLACK-MARKET KIMCHI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound lean ground beef

1 cup Britt’s Black-Market Kimchi (from Whidbey Island)

3 scallions, bias sliced into 1/2-inch lengths

1 tablespoon Korean Gochu Jang chili paste

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon EACH toasted sesame seeds and chai seeds

2 tablespoon mayonnaises

4 whole-wheat buns, toasted

1/2-English cucumber, sliced

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Preheat grill to medium-high.

2.   Combine ground beef, scallions, 2 teaspoons Gochu Janng chili paste, seeds and sesame oil in a bowl.

3.    Gently knead together, do not overmix.

4.   Form into 4 patties, about 4-inches wide.

5.   Grill burgers about 4 minutes per side.

6.   Let rest 5 minutes.

7.   Combine mayonnaise, and reamaning chili paste in a bowl.

8.   Arrange the burgers on toasted buns with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture, 3 slices of cucumber and 1/4-cup Britt’s kimchi.

ENJOY DAN:                                            HEART AND SOUL IN THE KITCHEN!!