Mo Pho
A big tasty bowl of Pho
Ingredients:
¼ Teaspoon Ground Star Anise Seeds
¼ Teaspoon Ground Cardamom Seeds
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
3/4 Teaspoon Ground Coriander Seeds
1 Teaspoon Sugar
½ Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
4 Green Onions thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
2 Pounds Ground Brisket
1.5 Teaspoons Sea Salt
1 Lime cut into 6 wedges
6 Sesame Seed Buns
6 Ounces Bean Sprouts
18 Thai Basil Leaves
18 Cilantro Sprigs
6 Tablespoons Sriracha
Instructions:
Make the patties: Mix together the star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, sugar, and black pepper. In a large bowl add the spice mix to beef along with ginger, garlic, lime zest, fish sauce, sesame oil, and green onion. With a large metal spoon, gently mix everything together so that ingredients are evenly distributed. Let the meat mix rest for 10 minutes. With wet hands form 6 equal sized meat balls and then gently pat them down into patties.
To grill: Heat grill to medium-high heat. Once the grill is ready, brush off with grill brush and oil using tongs and oiled paper towel. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt on each side of each patty and then lay on the grill. Let grill for about 6 minutes on each side. Take patties off the grill and let rest for 5 minutes on a platter. While patties are resting place each bun (both halves) on the grill for 1-2 minutes, or until the outer edges start to brown slightly, then take off grill for burger assembly.
To assemble: Place one grilled patty on each bottom bun and squeeze one wedge of lime on each patty. On top of each patty place 1 ounce bean sprouts, then 3 Thai basil leaves and 3 cilantro sprigs. Smear 1 tablespoon of sriracha on the underside of each top half of bun and place on top for a delicious burger.