Southeast Asian Style Turkey Burgers
- Glaze
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons kecap manis (available at Asian groceries)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Burgers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 2 teaspoons natural creamy peanut butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce (available at Asian groceries) see note
- 1/2 teaspoon Thai Sriracha chile sauce (available at Asian groceries) see note
- 1/2 teaspoon minced lemongrass (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated peeled ginger
- 1 small clove garlic, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Mung bean, alfalfa, radish sprouts, or pea shoots
- Sliced scallions
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- Combine the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring, over high heat.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, fresh coriander, peanut butter, fish sauce, chile sauce, lemongrass, citrus zests, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and salt.
- Mix with a fork until thoroughly combined.
- Form into 4 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick.
- Heat a stove top grill pan or out-door grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the burgers until just cooked through, about 4 1/2 minutes per side.
- Brush both sides with the glaze.
- Serve on a bun garnished with sprouts and scallions.
- Drizzle with more glaze if desired.
- Cook's note: Substitute 2 teaspoons soy sauce for the fish sauce if necessary.
- If the Sriracha sauce is unavailable substitute 1/4-teaspoon hot sauce.
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