Aiden’s Banh Mi Burger—the perfect balance of savory and sweet, is brought to you by a much-loved member of our culinary team, Aiden Smart.

For the most delicious and nutritious burger, we recommend using locally-grown ground beef from Vermont Family Farms, Lucas Family Farms, or Boyden Farm.

 Ingredients

• 8 oz  burger patties
• 2 oz  Grafton smoked cheddar
• 1 brioche bun
• 2 Tbsp pesto mayo (recipe below)
• ¼ cup pickled vegetables  (recipe below)
• Fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper, as always!

 Pesto Mayo

• 1 Cup Mayo
• 2 Tbsp of you favored Fresh Pesto
•  Salt and Pepper to Taste

Pickled Vegetables

• Julienned carrots
• Julienned red peppers
• Julienned English cucumbers
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups white vinegar
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fennel seed
• 1 tsp coriander seed
• 1 tsp peppercornes
• 1 tsp star anise

 Steps for the pickled vegetables

1. Lightly toast the spices in a dry pan and set aside.
2. Bring to a boil: water, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the spices to the hot liquid and pour the pickling liquid over the julienned vegetables in a bowl.
4. Set aside and cool in the refrigerator overnight.

Steps for the burger

This recipe can be done on a grill; this is the preferred method. 

1. Liberally salt and pepper the burger patties, before grilling to temp.
2. Melt smoked cheddar cheese over burgers.
3. Toast buns on the grill to lightly brown.
4. Place buns on a plate and apply pesto mayo to both sides of the buns.
5. Place burger on bottom bun.
6. Top with some pickled vegetables and some fresh cilantro.

Enjoy!