Mini Thai Burgers (sliders)

‘Sliding into Summer‘ was the phrase that caught my attention when I saw this recipe. Ok, so what are sliders?  No, I’m not referring to the Sliders science fiction television series (1995-2000). Sliders are mini hamburgers (also known as bar burgers), about 2 to 3 inches in width and because of their size, are usually served by the half dozen (perfect for sharing!). What’s really nice, is that the flavor comes from the meat which means little need for additional toppings.  I noticed in one of our grocery stores, that they have ‘slider’ buns! For more tasty ideas on these cute little gems, check out Woman’s Day 10 Mighty Mini-Burgers.

Serves 8
recipe adapted from Occasions magazine
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3 lb. ground pork
4 green onions, finely sliced
1/2 cup cilantro (coriander), chopped
1″ piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
zest of 2 limes
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons sesame oil

Cilantro-Lime Aioli:
1/4 cup cilantro (coriander)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Preheat grill to medium-high (450-550f). In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (except aioli ingredients). Form into 24 two-ounce patties as uniform in size as possible. Grill over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through.

For the aioli, mix all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.  Place a slider on top of the mini burger buns and garnish with cilantro-lime aioli. Serve 3 mini burgers per guest.

The Culinary Chase’s Note: So simple and yet bursting with flavor!  I didn’t find the slider buns until after I made this and used dinner rolls as a substitute. Because these are small, little ones can enjoy without making too much mess.