Chinese BBQ Sambal Sliders with Vietnamese Sweet Chili Mandarine Orange Slaw
My recipe entry for the The Serious Foodie Recipe Challenge 2021 can be served as an Entreeor Appetizer: Chinese BBQ Sambal Sliders with Vietnamese Mandarine Orange Slaw are comprised of ground wagyu beef infused with Serious Foodies Indonesian Sambal Hot Sauce, Chinese BBQ Spice Rub, cooked in a quick Sambal glaze, and served with Vietnamese Sweet Chili Hot Sauce Mandarine Slaw.
2TablespoonsSerious Foodie Indonesian Sambal Hot Sauce
2Tablespoonspacked brown sugar
1teaspoonsoy sauce
Mandarine Orange Slaw
4cupsNapa cabbage, shredded
2TablespoonsSerious Foodie Vietnamese Sweet Chili Hot Sauce
15ouncemandarine orange segments, drained and rough chopped
2Tablespoonsgreen onion, chopped
1Tablespoonrice wine vinegar
1teaspoongranulated sugar
1 teaspoonsalt
Instructions
For the Burgers
I a medium bowl, combine ground wagyu beef with Serious Foodie BBQ rub, sambal sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Measure out ¼ cup mixture and form into balls. Press into ¼ thick patty.Heat a heavy skillet to medium high heat. Add oil and fry patties until desired internal temperature. I prefer no pink in my burgers.
For the Glaze
Combine Sambal sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce together in a small bowl. Spoon glaze over burgers evenly and cook 1 minute on each side.
For the Slaw
In a large bowl combine, shredded cabbage, Serious Foodie Vietnamese Sweet Chili Hot Sauce, mandarine oranges, green onions, rice vinegar, sugar, and season with salt. Toss to combine.
Toast slider buns. Add a glazed burger to each bun and top with mandarine orange slaw and secure top bun with tooth pick. Serve warm. ENJOY!