If I had a photo, I would most certainly use it. That is... unless the photo I have sucks. For now, you'll just have to picture a big heaping helping of
Asian Sloppy Joe
...in your mind.
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Asian Sloppy Joe
There's no question that a Sloppy Joe is one of the great classic comfort foods. And when you Asian it up like we have...oh holy shit, it becomes incredible.
2 tablespoons chili crisp, chili sauce, sambal - whatever ya got
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup diced green onion
4 burger buns, toasted
Crispy Shallots
6 large shallots, peel
1/3 cup flour
Oil for frying
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon 5 spice powder
Directions
Joes
Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok, and add the onion - stir until just softened, 3 to 4 minutes
Add the garlic, ginger and a teaspoon or so neutral oil, then stir until fragrant, about a minute
Add the ground meat and cook until the color is gone, then add the hoisin, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy, brown sugar & chili crisp
Stir everything really well, and simmer 3-4 minutes
Add the cilantro and green onion, mix and serve on the toasted buns with the crispy shallots
Crispy Shallots
Slice shallots super thin, and mandoline works great, put in a large bowl and toss with the flour
Heat about an inch and a half of oil in a medium pot to 350 degrees
Combine salt & 5 spice in a small bowl - mix well
Shake off excess flour from shallots, and carefully put in the oil
Stir to separate and cook until they just start turning golden brown - it can happen fast so get ready to remove to paper towels, thenn dust woith the 5 spice salt