Cookwith - The LCCA Double Icon Burger (with Kimchi Mayo & Crunchy Onion Crown)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus extra for fries
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices sharp American cheese
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup store-bought or homemade kimchi, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold seltzer or club soda
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 4 leaves butter lettuce
• 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
• 1 cup shoestring frozen fries (for garnish, optional)