Asian kimchi burgers

Ingredients:

• 0.7 kg ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped drained cabbage kimchi
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 2 tbsp. l. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
• Vegetable oil, for grilling
• 4 sesame seed hamburger buns, cut in half horizontally
• Pickles and/or sweet potato chips, for serving

Preparation:

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Combine the kimchi and mayonnaise in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of ground black pepper. Form into 4 patties, approximately 10 cm in diameter and 2 cm thick.
2. Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil. Add the patties and cook until crispy grill marks appear and the sides are starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare.
3. Grill the buns. Place the patties on the bottom halves of the buns. Top with kimchi and mayonnaise. pickles and cover with the bun tops. Serve with chips.