Hoisin Burgers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat a grill to medium high.
2. 2
   Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation.
3. 3
   Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness.
6. 6
   During the last minute of grilling, brush the patties with the hoisin sauce.
7. 7
   Remove the patties to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, brush the scallions with sesame oil, season with salt and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
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   Cut into 4-inch pieces.
10. 10
    Grill the buns, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
11. 11
    Mix the mayonnaise, Sriracha and sesame oil in a small bowl and spread on the buns.
12. 12
    Top the bun bottoms with the cucumber, burger patties and scallions, then cover with the bun tops.
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    Photograph by Levi Brown