Five Spice Lotus Crunch Burger

Name: Five Spice Lotus Crunch Burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese,American,
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise; 2 tsps (10 ml) frenchs tomato ketchup; 2 tsps (10 ml) frenchs classic yellow mustard; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) Smoked paprika; 1 tsp (5 ml) chinese five spice; 1 pound (500 g) ground beef; 1 tsp (5 ml) chinese five spice; 2 tbsps (30 ml) soy sauce; 1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) chili pepper chipotle; 2 cups (500 ml) thinly sliced lotus root (peeled and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch/3-mm thick rounds); 1/4 cup (60 ml) corn starch; 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper ground cayenne; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar; 6 potato hamburger rolls; 6 fried eggs cooked to desired doneness; Baby arugula

This juicy burger is an elevated take on the classic – treat yourself or your guests to a delicious experience that feels rich, sophisticated, and extra in the best possible way! Serve with paper-thin fried lotus for a premium touch, a smoky Chinese Five Spice comeback sauce, fried egg, and peppery arugula to balance the richness of the dish. Tip: If lotus isn’t available, try thinly sliced potato or yucca.

This recipe is featured as part of the Attainable Opulence trend from the 2026 Flavour Forecast.

What you'll need

French's® Tomato Ketchup

French’s Classic Yellow Mustard

Smoked Paprika

Chinese Five Spice

Chili Pepper Chipotle

Ground Cayenne Pepper

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