Asian Turkey Burgers With Sesame Mayo Recipes

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix ground turkey, onion, water chestnuts, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, soy sauce, water, ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl; shape into 4 patties.
• Cook the turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

THAI TURKEY BURGERS WITH CRUNCHY ASIAN SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. ( see notes to pan-sear)
• Combine all the burger ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well using hands. With wet hands, shape into 3 burgers, 1-inch thick. Place on a plate in the fridge.
• Toss the slaw ingredients together in a medium bowl.
• Mix the spicy aioli ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Grill patties on a well-greased, pre-heated grill 4-5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
• Toast or grill the buns.
• Spread aioli on the bottom bun, top with the patty, then the slaw, cucumber ribbons (optional) , more aioli, then the top bun. Enjoy!!

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SESAME MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add ground turkey, water chestnuts, hoisin, scallions, ginger, garlic and salt; mix well. (The mixture will be moist.)
• With dampened hands, form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties, make them thinner at the center, to prevent them from steaming as they cook. (*To MAKE AHEAD: wrap patties individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours or OAMC: freeze up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.).
• Oil the grill rack (**Oil a folded paper towel - hold it with the thongs & pull it toward you over the rack. DO NOT use cooking spray over a hot fire.)
• Brush the patties with sesame oil.
• Grill until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.).
• SESAME MAYONNAISE:
• Combine all ingredients (with the exception of the scallions) and whisk until well blended; then fold in the scallions.
• Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, optional.
• APRICOT MUSTARD - OPTIONAL - DIPPING SAUCE:.
• Combine all ingredients with the exception of the crushed red pepper flakes, in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Add crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• Let cool to room emperature before serving.
• (***Can be made up to 2 weeks before.).

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• To make the Wasabi Mayo: add all ingredients to a food processor; process until smooth; taste and adjust seasonings; refrigerate until ready to use and up to 1 week.
• To make the burgers: In a large bowl, gently mix the ingredients, using your hands.
• Form mixture into 4 patties, each 1-inch thick.
• Oil the grill or skillet over med-high heat; cook burgers 4 minutes per side for medium or until desired doneness.
• Serve burgers on toasted buns with Wasabi Mayo.

ANOTHER ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SESAME MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add ground turkey, water chestnuts, hoisin, scallions, ginger, garlic and salt; mix well. (The mixture will be moist.).
• With dampened hands, form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
• Oil the grill rack.
• Brush the patties with sesame oil.
• Grill until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.).
• PREPARE SESAME MAYONNAISE WITH A TWIST:.
• Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt & pepper in a small bowl; whisk until blended. Then add the sesame seeds, if you choose to.