Vietnamese Bistro Burgers

This won on food network's utlimate challenge, courtesy of brigitte nguyen. looked and was judged overly spicy with the sliced jalapenos as posted, so i suggest at least seeding them, if not halving the quantity. apart from that, i called it the winner before the dishes were even made; can't wait to try them.

Steps

To make the pickled daikon and carrot , combine the daikon , carrot , vinegar , and sugar in a bowl , tossing well to coat.

Set aside to marinate.

Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover , or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.

If a grill is unavailable , simply heat a grill pan over medium-high heat on your stovetop.

To make the patties , combine the pork , garlic , diced chiles , ginger , fish sauce , soy sauce , five-spice powder , sugar , and lime zest and juice in a bowl , mixing well to incorporate.

Divide the mixture into 6 portions and form into round patties.

Brush the grill rack with vegetable oil.

Place the patties on the rack and grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side , until cooked through.

Turn the patties 90 degrees halfway through cooking on each side , to attain grill marks.

Spread the cut side of each bun half with 1 / 2 tablespoon butter and grill until golden brown , 1 to 2 minutes.

Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise on the cut side of e.

Ingredients

daikon radishes, carrots, distilled white vinegar, sugar, ground pork, garlic cloves, jalapeno chiles, minced ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, chinese five spice powder, lime, vegetable oil, kaiser rolls, salted butter, mayonnaise, pork pate, english cucumber, fresh cilantro stems