Asian Turkey Burgers With Spicy Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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

Steps:

• Combine the turkey, cilantro, ginger, garlic, carrots, scallions, soy sauce, and jalapeno if using in a bowl. Be careful not to overwork the meat or it will become tough.
• In a small bowl combine the yogurt, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. If possible, make the yogurt sauce earlier in the day and store in the fridge to let the flavors combines.
• Form the meat into four patties and brush with vegetable oil. Grill or cook in a skillet for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Serve with yogurt sauce.

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SPICY YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together turkey, onions, spices, soy sauce, honey and egg. Purée spinach using food processor and combine with turkey mixture. (Should make 8 patties) Heat skillet and put 3 tablespoons olive oil inches Brown patties on both sides, remove from skillet and place on a greased baking sheet. Finish cooking at 350 degrees until cooked through (15-20 minutes).
• For yogurt sauce, just combine all ingredients and chill until burgers are cooked.
• Serve Asian Turkey Burgers with Spicy yogurt sauce on top! (We eat these without any bun and served with a side of Garlic Roasted Quinoa for a healthy alternative to rice!).

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH SPICY YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the turkey, feta, oregano, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Shape into four patties., In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165°., In bowl, season yogurt to taste with cumin, sea salt and additional pepper. Serve burgers on buns. Top each burger with yogurt mixture. Garnish with lettuce, tomato and cucumber if desired.

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Put the bulgur in a medium bowl and add the boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until the bulgur is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk the vinegar and sugar with a generous seasoning of salt and pepper until dissolved. Add the cucumber and onion, toss well and set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
• In a separate small bowl combine the yogurt and chili garlic sauce. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Drain the bulgur and put into a large bowl. Add the turkey, hoisin, scallions, ginger, garlic and chopped cilantro and mix until just combined. Form into 4 equal sized patties.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until very hot. Lightly brush both sides of each patty with oil and place in the skillet. Cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Drain the pickled vegetables and toss with the whole cilantro. Spread some spicy yogurt sauce on the top and bottom of each bun and top with a burger patty and some pickles.

GRILLED ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper in small bowl.
• Add turkey to large mixing bowl and stir in soy mixture and other ingredients until well blended.
• Form into six patties, spray with olive oil to prevent sticking and grill.

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).

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, one cup french fried onions, egg, water chestnuts, bread crumbs, stir-fry sauce, Franks RedHot sauce and the ginger. Shape meat mixture into four patties.
• Broil patties six inches away from the heat source or grill over medium coals. Cook for 10 minutes or until burgers are no longer pink in the middle, turning only once.
• Serve on buns and top with the remaining onions and lettuce.

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:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix just until combined. Shape into four patties. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 165°.