A venison burger by Philippe April-Le Quéré, enhanced with Asian flavors for a gourmet and exotic combination that you absolutely must try.
Discover a daring recipe that combines the richness of venison with flavors inspired by Asian cuisine. This unique burger combines the tenderness of game meat, a spicy Korean sauce and a crunchy coleslaw for a meal that is both indulgent and exotic. Perfect to impress your guests or for a special evening at home!
Ingredients
Hamburger
- 1 lb ground venison
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef or ground pork (choose the fattest possible, usually 20%)
- 4 brioche hamburger buns, toasted
- Cucumber, sliced into thin strips
Cream Cheese Sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
Korean spicy sauce
- 1/4 cup Gochujang
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Asian Cabbage Salad
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 tbsp. tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons unsalted peanuts, lightly crushed
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese sauce ingredients and set aside in the refrigerator.
- In another bowl, mix the Korean spicy sauce ingredients, then put in the refrigerator.
- In a third bowl, mix the Asian coleslaw ingredients and also set aside in the refrigerator.
- Mix the ground venison and ground beef. Form 4 patties of equal size, slightly larger than the buns. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the patties, spacing them slightly apart. Cook them until medium doneness, about 2 minutes per side, repeated twice (total of 8 minutes). Remove the patties from the pan and generously brush each side with spicy Korean sauce. If desired, toast the buns.
- To assemble, open the loaves and top each base with 1 to 2 tbsp. cream cheese sauce, Asian slaw, 2 to 3 slices of cucumber, and, if desired, add more Korean sauce or condiments of your choice (such as kimchi, grated carrots, marinated sprouted beans, or a sunny-side-up egg).