Donkey Burger with Spicy Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) ground donkey meat 500g (1.1 lb) ground donkey meat
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 burger buns 4 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves for garnish Lettuce leaves for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 5g
• Protein: 28g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the ground donkey meat, onion, garlic, ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. 2.
   Shape the mixture into four patties of equal size.
3. 3.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and browned.
4. 4.
   In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce and chili sauce to create the spicy hoisin sauce.
5. 5.
   Toast the burger buns until lightly golden.
6. 6.
   Spread a generous amount of the spicy hoisin sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
7. 7.
   Place a cooked donkey patty on top of the sauce.
8. 8.
   Garnish with lettuce leaves and cover with the top half of the bun.
9. 9.
   Serve the Donkey Burgers hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Donkey meat — Ensure that the ground donkey meat is fresh and lean for the best flavor and texture.
• Chinese five-spice powder — If you don't have Chinese five-spice powder, you can make your own by combining equal parts ground cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add sliced jalapenos or chili flakes to the spicy hoisin sauce.
• If donkey meat is not available, you can substitute it with lean beef or pork.
• To add a refreshing element, consider topping the burger with pickled cucumbers or shredded carrots.
• Experiment with different types of buns, such as sesame seed buns or brioche buns, to elevate the flavor and presentation.
• Serve the Donkey Burgers with a side of sweet potato fries for a satisfying meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Donkey Burgers with a side of crispy sweet potato fries and a refreshing coleslaw salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can skewer a small Chinese flag or decorative toothpick with a mini paper umbrella into the top of each burger.