Asian Sloppy Joe - Fusion Comfort Food with Crispy Shallots

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
• 1 teaspoon neutral oil
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (dark soy preferred)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili crisp or chili sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, diced
• 4 burger buns, toasted
• 6 large shallots, peeled
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Oil for deep frying
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder