Thai Smile Burger Recipes

THAI-STYLE BURGERS

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together all spice mixture ingredients.
• In large bowl, stir together ground beef, carrots, onion, Chiles, bell pepper and salt. Add spice mixture; stir until well-combined. Stir in egg and bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties.
• To BBQ When the coals are at medium temperature place the burgers on the barbecue close to the coals and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Brush slices of crusty bread with a little oil and place on barbecue to toast.
• Or, heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; heat until hot. Add 4 of the patties; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center, turning once. Repeat with remaining burgers, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Serve in buns; top with favorite condiments.

THAI BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a large bowl, mix together ground round, bread crumbs, lemon grass, shallot, chili peppers, and peanuts. Season with salt and pepper. Form into patties. If you are making these ahead of time, do not add peanuts until you are ready to grill.
• Lightly oil grate, and place burgers on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from grill, and sprinkle burgers with lime juice.

EASY THAI BURGERS WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (can probably use an oven broiler or skillet to pan fry the burgers).
• For the burgers, add the ground meat, ginger, green onions, chili garlic sauce, salt and pepper to a food processor and pulse until combined. Alternate method: use an electric stand or handheld mixer OR make sure the green onions and ginger are very finely chopped and combine very well with your hands. Shape the meat mixture into 5-6 patties about 1/2-inch thick and slightly larger in diameter than the buns you are using (they'll shrink a bit while cooking).
• For the peanut sauce, whisk or blend all the ingredients together. The sauce can be made several days in advance and refrigerated.
• For the slaw, in a medium bowl, toss together the carrots, cabbage and green onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice (or vinegar), oil, sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss the vegetables with the dressing and set aside until serving. The slaw can be made several hours (or up to a day) in advance.
• Grill/cook the burgers until desired doneness (if using ground pork or ground turkey, cook until well done). Assemble the burgers on buns topped with peanut sauce and slaw.

THAI-STYLE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Whisk egg and soy sauce together in a bowl; add cilantro, green onions, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix turkey and bread crumbs into mixture and mix well; form into 4 patties.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the hot skillet; cover skillet and cook, turning once, until burgers are no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

THAI STYLE BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare a medium hot fire on your grill (I have gas grill).
• 2. Combine beef, peanut butter, sour cream, soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, brown sugar, red pepper, salt and black pepper (cayenne opitonal) in a large bowl, blending well with your hands. Shape into 6 patties 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.
• 3. Place directly over coals, cover and grill to your desired degree of doneness, 5-7 minutes for medium rare.
• 4. Place burgers on buns and top with lettuce tomatoes and onions and BBQ sauce.
• **Chef Note: I skip #4 and like to top with my favorite Asian/Thai slaw- I have also found that a thin layer of peanut butter (as crazy as it sounds) on the bun gives it an amazing Thai flavor. Enjoy!

THAI SMILE BURGER

Steps:

• 1. For the Burger: saute' the mushrooms in oil till tender. Take off the stove and set aside. Next mix together the pork, ground chuck, fish sauce, green onions, curry paste and salt. Then mix in the the mushrooms with the meat mixture. Let sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
• 2. For the slaw: in a frying pan on medium heat; saute' the fresh ginger, and garlic till fragrant. Add the soy sauce and brown sugar and mix for a about 30 seconds. Take off the burner and set a side.
• 3. Next step for slaw: Mix in a medium bowl, the broccoli slaw, bell pepper, seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions, sugar, nuts and then the ginger garlic mixture you sauteed earlier and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and place in the fridge for about 4 hours.
• 4. For the Cilantro Lime Mayo: In a small bowl mix together the light mayo, chopped cilantro, lime zest and lime juice. Mix well and set a side till ready to use.
• 5. When you are ready to cook the burger. Heat your grill to meduim. ( you can use your indoor grill too.)Make 6 thick patties. Cook on each side for about 6 minutes or on your indoor grill for about 10 minutes. While the burgers are cooking toast the buns. Then slather on some cilantro lime mayo on the bun. Next when the burger is done place it on the bun and finish it off with some Asian slaw on top of the burger. ENJOY!