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Sichuan Peppercorn Burgers With Chili-Ginger Mayo and Cucumber Pickles Recipe

Sichuan Peppercorn Burgers With Chili-Ginger Mayo and Cucumber Pickles Recipe
  • Category

    Sandwiches

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 hamburger buns

4 slices of cheese

For the Chili-Ginger Mayo:

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons chili paste

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root

For the Cucumber Pickles:

1 large cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds or half moons

¼ cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a medium skillet, toast Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, red pepper flakes, fennel, and anise over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder and grind to a powder. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in brown sugar until thoroughly combined.