How to Make Shake Shack K-Shack Korean BBQ Burger at Home — Better Than the $12 Original
Shake Shack's new Korean-inspired burger featuring a crispy-fried chicken or beef patty with gochujang glaze, pickled daikon, sesame slaw, and a toasted sesame bun. Part of their limited-time Korean menu.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- ground beef (80/20) or boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 lb
- burger buns (preferably sesame seed) 4 pieces
- shredded green cabbage 2 cups
- shredded carrot 0.5 cup
- fresh daikon radish 1 cup
- flour 0.75 cup
- egg 2 pieces
- panko breadcrumbs 1.5 cups
- neutral oil (for frying) 2 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
- gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 tbsp
- soy sauce 2 tbsp
- honey 1 tbsp
- rice vinegar 4 tbsp
- sugar 2 tbsp
- mayonnaise 0.5 cup
- toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp
- salt 1 tsp
- black pepper 0.5 tsp
- toasted sesame seeds 1 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
51 g
38%
Protein
26 g
20%
Fat
23 g
42%
Cooking steps
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Slice the daikon radish into thin matchsticks and place in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt. Toss and let pickle while you prep everything else.
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To make the crispy patties: Beat the eggs in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken thigh or beef patty in flour, dip in the egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs. For viral authenticity, press panko in for extra crunch.
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Heat neutral oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry patties for 4-6 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
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In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp sugar. Brush this glaze all over the hot fried patties for the signature sticky-spicy shine seen on TikTok.
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Make the sesame slaw: Combine shredded cabbage and carrot with mayo, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Toss until well coated.
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Toast sesame buns in a dry skillet until golden. For visual appeal, use sesame seed facing up.
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To assemble: Place a glazed crispy patty on bottom bun, top generously with sesame slaw, add a layer of pickled daikon, then cap with the top bun. For the TikTok look, press down gently for a stacked profile.
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Viral tip: Stack the burger high and slice in half to reveal all layers. Serve immediately for maximum crunch and oozy gochujang glaze.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Is this the same recipe from TikTok?
Yes! This recipe uses crispy-fried chicken or beef, a gochujang glaze, pickled daikon, and sesame slaw on a toasted sesame bun—the exact combo featured in the Shake Shack viral K-Shack Korean BBQ Burger trend.
Q. Is this recipe actually easy to make?
It’s beginner-friendly with just 8 clear steps—mostly dredging, frying, and mixing. You don’t need any pro equipment, and everything can be done in about 35 minutes.
Q. Can I customize this recipe?
Absolutely! Swap chicken for beef or vice versa, add kimchi to the slaw, or use a plant-based burger for a vegetarian twist. Want it spicier? Add more gochujang to the glaze.
Q. Is this recipe healthy?
Each burger has about 530 kcal, with 26g protein, 23g fat, and 51g carbs. It's an indulgent treat and includes veggies, but it is fried and glazed—best enjoyed sometimes, not daily.
Q. Why is this burger so popular on TikTok?
The crispy fried patty, glossy spicy glaze, and colorful slaw make it super photogenic. Plus, the layer reveal when slicing in half is majorly satisfying—just like the viral videos!
