Best 7 Pad Thai Pork Burgers Recipes

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Calling all Pad Thai and burger enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that harmoniously blends the enticing flavors of Thailand with the comforting familiarity of an American classic. In this article, we present two tantalizing recipes that combine the essence of Pad Thai with juicy, savory pork patties, resulting in a delightful fusion that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our first recipe features a succulent pork burger patty infused with the vibrant flavors of Pad Thai sauce, topped with a refreshing medley of pickled vegetables, crispy shallots, and a creamy peanut sauce. It's a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of Pad Thai in a handheld delight.

The second recipe takes a creative twist, transforming the classic Pad Thai into a burger bowl. Tender pork meatballs, infused with the aromatic flavors of Pad Thai sauce, rest atop a bed of rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of zesty peanut sauce. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that offers a unique and flavorful take on the beloved Thai noodle dish.

Both recipes offer a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures, showcasing the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. With step-by-step instructions and captivating images, these recipes are accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary fusion journey that promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY PORK PAD THAI



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This Spicy Pork Pad Thai is quick and easy to make, and incredibly tasty with spicy, savory, sweet, and sour notes! It's ready to go in just 35 minutes, can be adapted to be made vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, and tastes a million times better than takeout!

Provided by Lavina

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 25

200 grams Pork Scotch Fillet (also known as pork neck, pork shoulder, or collar butt steaks) - thinly sliced
1 TSP Corn Starch
1 TSP Light Soy Sauce
1 TSP + 1 TBLS Canola or Vegetable oil, divided
1.5 TBLS Fish Sauce
1.5 TBLS Light Soy Sauce
½ TBLS Sweet Dark Soy Sauce
2 TBLS Tamarind Paste (also known as tamarind concentrate or puree)
1 TBLS freshly squeezed Lime Juice
½ disc (25 grams) Coconut Sugar - shaved with a knife (substitute with 1 TBLS light brown sugar or more to taste if unavailable)
1 TSP Crushed Red Pepper Chili Flakes, to taste
150 grams / 5.3 ounces Thin Dried Flat Rice Noodles (sen lek, about 2-3mm wide) - soaked in water for 20-30 minutes or until softened
2 TBLS Canola or Vegetable Oil
3 Asian Red Shallots - finely chopped (substitute with 1/4 of medium red onion if unavailable)
5 Garlic cloves - minced
4-12 Red Chilies (Bird's Eye preferred, but Holland or other small red chilies will work too), to taste - chopped
1 TBLS Preserved/Pickled Radish (omit if unavailable)
1 (50-60 grams) square pressed firm Yellow Tofu - diced
1 Egg
1 TBLS Water
3 Chinese Chives (also known as garlic chives) - chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 Spring Onion (Scallion/Green Onion) - chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 cup Mung Bean Sprouts - rinsed and drained
1 TBLS chopped (unsalted or lightly salted) oil roasted Peanuts
To Serve (optional): More bean sprouts, chopped spring onion, chopped Chinese chives, chopped oil roasted peanuts, lime wedges for squeezing, and crushed red pepper chili flakes.

Steps:

  • Clean and trim off excess fat from the pork, then thinly slice and add to medium sized bowl. Add the corn starch, light soy sauce, and 1 TSP canola oil to the bowl, then mix with a spoon until the pork is evenly coated in the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Soak the rice noodles in a bowl filled with room temperature water for 20-30 minutes, or until they have softened and are pliable. Drain and set aside. Chop/prepare the shallots, garlic, red chilies, Chinese chives, spring onion, and yellow tofu as indicated in the 'Ingredients' section. Rinse and drain the mung bean sprouts, set aside.
  • Combine the fish sauce, light soy sauce, sweet dark soy sauce, tamarind paste, lime juice, coconut sugar, and crushed red pepper chili flakes in a measuring cup (for easier pouring) or small bowl. Mix with a spoon or small whisk until thoroughly combined, then set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil (or vegetable oil if using) over high heat in a large wok or large deep sauté pan. Once hot, add the pork and spread out the pieces in an even layer in the wok. Cook for 1 minute, undisturbed, then turn over the pieces to sear the other side for another minute. Stir-fry for 30 seconds or until the pork has almost fully cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a clean bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 1.5 tablespoons canola oil in the wok over high heat. Once hot, add the shallots, garlic, and red chilies. Stir-fry for a minute until fragrant.
  • Add the pickled radish and tofu and toss to combine.
  • Push everything to the side of the wok and add the remaining half tablespoon of oil. Add the egg and scramble. Then stir-fry to combine with everything else.
  • Add the rice noodles, 1 tablespoon of water, and pour the Pad Thai Sauce on top of the noodles. Toss through to combine with the aromatics. (Note: It may look a bit too liquidy at first, but the noodles will quickly start to cook in the liquid and absorb the sauce.)
  • Add the pork and toss to combine. Then add the mung bean sprouts, Chinese chives, and spring onion. Stir-fry for 40 seconds to 1 minute, then switch off the heat. (Note: The residual heat from pan will help wilt and soften the veggies once taken off the heat.)
  • Divide the Spicy Pork Pad Thai evenly into plates and garnish with chopped peanuts. Serve with more bean sprouts, spring onion, Chinese chives, chopped peanuts, lime wedges for squeezing, and crushed red pepper chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 plate, Calories 615 calories, Sugar 22.5g, Sodium 1258.8mg, Fat 23.2g, SaturatedFat 2.9g, UnsaturatedFat 18.7g, TransFat 0.1g, Carbohydrate 69.5g, Fiber 4.3g, Protein 29.6g, Cholesterol 102mg

THAI PORK BURGER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 1 burger

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 1/4 cup lime juice and 1 tablespoon each fish sauce and olive oil; season with salt and sugar. Toss half of the dressing with shaved carrots, sliced red onion and cilantro. Lightly mix 6 ounces ground pork with a big pinch of kosher salt. Form into a ball, then shape into a 3/4-inch-thick patty; make an indentation in the center. Preheat a grill to high; brush the grates and burger with canola oil. Season the patty with salt and grill about 4 minutes per side, basting with the remaining dressing. Serve on a roll with mayonnaise, chili sauce and the slaw.

PAD THAI WITH PORK



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An easy, homemade version of the classic Thai dish.

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
1/2 tablespoon or to taste crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup divided peanut oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
1 lb thinly sliced strips pork loin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
6 oz medium dry rice stick noodles
3 beaten eggs
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
1/2 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts
1 cut into wedges lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a bowl of hot water, soak the dry rice noodles until softened, about 30 to 45 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a medium-mixing bowl, whisk the sesame oil and cornstarch. Add the pork and toss well.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the fish sauce, lemon juice and sugar. Set aside.
  • Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Pour in half the peanut oil and heat (but do not bring oil to smoking point). Add pork and cook until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove pork and set aside.
  • Reheat wok or skillet and pour in the remaining peanut oil. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and green onions. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly add the eggs, stirring constantly. Once cooked, add the drained noodles, fish sauce mixture and cooked pork. Toss until combined.
  • Transfer the Pad Thai to a serving platter and top with bean sprouts, peanuts, lime wedges and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

PAD THAI CHICKEN BURGER



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon tamarind
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, diced
3 teaspoons tamarind
2 tablespoons chopped garlic chives
2 teaspoons salt
6 sesame seed buns
Chinese or napa cabbage
Bean Sprouts

Steps:

  • Heat outdoor grill to medium-high or indoor grill to 325 degrees F.
  • Peanut sauce: Place coconut milk in saucepan and bring to a near boil (but not boiling). Add remaining ingredients. Simmer until well blended.
  • Mix chicken, fish sauce, garlic, shallots, sugar, tamarind, garlic chives, and salt in a bowl. Shape into 4 patties. Grill burgers approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear when pierced. Place each burger on a sesame seed bun with Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts. Spread peanut sauce on the bun and serve.

PAD THAI CHICKEN BURGER



Pad Thai Chicken Burger image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon tamarind
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, diced
3 teaspoons tamarind
2 tablespoons chopped garlic chives
2 teaspoons salt
6 sesame seed buns
Chinese or napa cabbage
Bean Sprouts

Steps:

  • Heat outdoor grill to medium-high or indoor grill to 325 degrees F.
  • Peanut sauce: Place coconut milk in saucepan and bring to a near boil (but not boiling). Add remaining ingredients. Simmer until well blended.
  • Mix chicken, fish sauce, garlic, shallots, sugar, tamarind, garlic chives, and salt in a bowl. Shape into 4 patties. Grill burgers approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear when pierced. Place each burger on a sesame seed bun with Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts. Spread peanut sauce on the bun and serve.

THAI-SPICED PORK BURGERS



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Make and share this Thai-Spiced Pork Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Londonsbk

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 burgers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 green onions, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 lemongrass, stalk bottom 4 inches only, sliced
1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
3 cups button mushrooms, quartered
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 hamburger buns
3 cups napa cabbage, shredded

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise and lime juice in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill. Puree green onions and next 3 ingredients in processor unitl smooth. Add mushrooms; process until finely chopped. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in pork and next 3 ingredients. Divide into 6 equal patties.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Fry burgers until brown and cooked through, about five minutes per side. Spread 1 tablespoon lime mayonnaise on bottom of each bun. Place burger atp mayonnaise. Add cabbage to remaining myonnaise in bowl; toss to coat. Top burgers with cabbage mistsure, dividing equally. Place buns tops on cabbage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 110.5, Sodium 632.5, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 35.4

EASY PAD THAI



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Skip the take-out restaurant and give this pad thai recipe a try if you need an easy and quick meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges and fresh bean sprouts

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil over high heat until lightly browned; remove and set aside. Add shallot to pan and cook until tender, about 1 minute; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until egg is completely set. , Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, lime juice and peanuts; heat through. Return pork to pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with pork mixture. Garnish with cilantro, additional peanuts, lime wedges and bean sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect Pad Thai Pork Burger, start with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the vegetables and herbs.
  • Be sure to drain the tofu well before adding it to the burger mixture so that it doesn't make the burgers too wet.
  • When forming the burger patties, be gentle so that they don't fall apart.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the burgers with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber.

Conclusion:

Pad Thai Pork Burgers are a delicious and unique way to enjoy the flavors of Pad Thai in a new form. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun weekend cookout. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make these burgers at home and enjoy a taste of Thailand right in your own kitchen.

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