SOUTHEAST ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS

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Provided by Alexis Touchet

Categories     Sandwich     Food Processor     turkey     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Lime     Basil     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Jalapeño     Lemongrass     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 fresh lemongrass stalks, root ends trimmed and 1 or 2 tough outer leaves discarded from each
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
1 (3-inch) fresh serrano or jalapeño chile, finely chopped, including seeds
1 teaspoon water
4 teaspoons Asian fish sauce, divided
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (dark meat only)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
4 kaiser rolls, split and grilled
2 cups mixed fresh mint, basil, and cilantro leaves
Equipment: a mini food processor

Steps:

  • Thinly slice bottom 6 inches of lemongrass (1/4 cup), discarding remainder. Finely grind lemongrass, garlic, shallot, ginger, and chile with water and 2 teaspoons fish sauce in mini food processor, scraping down side frequently, until a paste forms.
  • Mix paste and turkey with your hands until just combined (do not overmix) and form into 4 (3/4-inch-thick) patties (4 inches in diameter). Chill patties, covered with plastic wrap, 1 hour (to allow flavors to develop).
  • Whisk together lime juice, oil, sugar, red-pepper flakes, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce until sugar is dissolved.
  • Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
  • Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total.
  • Whisk lime-juice sauce, then drizzle cut side of a bottom bun evenly with 1 tablespoon sauce. Top with a patty and 1/2 cup mixed herbs. Drizzle herbs with 1 tablespoon sauce and top with bun. Assemble 3 more burgers in same manner.

Edward Nkansah
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I made these burgers for my family, and they were a big hit. The kids loved them, and my husband and I thought they were delicious too. I'll definitely be making them again.


Swapna Akhtar
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These burgers were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and I got rave reviews. I'll definitely be making them again for my next gathering.


Jamsek Hosen
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I'm a big fan of turkey burgers, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, and the patties were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


M Zakria
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These burgers were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't great either. I probably wouldn't make them again.


Constance Creel
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I made these burgers for a potluck, and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them, and I got lots of compliments. I'll definitely be making them again.


Tharu Manish
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These burgers are a great way to use up leftover turkey. They're easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Misty Rani
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I'm not a big fan of turkey burgers, but these were surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced, and the patties were moist and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Juan Morgstan
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll probably make them again, but I'll use less chili sauce next time.


Sally Boyle
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I made these burgers for my family, and they were a big hit. The kids loved them, and my husband and I thought they were delicious too. I'll definitely be making them again.


maham saddique
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These burgers were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and I got rave reviews. I'll definitely be making them again for my next gathering.


Samuel Granillo
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I'm a big fan of turkey burgers, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, and the patties were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Solomon Suuk
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These burgers were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't great either. I probably wouldn't make them again.


TEMUULEN GANZORIG
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I was a bit disappointed with these burgers. The flavors were bland, and the patties were dry. I wouldn't make them again.


ADESOLA ADEPOJU
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These burgers were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors, and the patties were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Pop smoke1
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Not bad! I've never had turkey burgers before, but these were pretty good. The flavors were interesting, and the patties were juicy. I'd definitely try them again.


patrick olayinka
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These turkey burgers were an absolute delight! The Southeast Asian flavors were perfectly balanced, and the patties were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making these again soon.