TUNA BURGERS WITH GINGER-LEMON KEWPIE MAYO

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You want this burger rare in the middle. Kewpie mayo is a Japanese mayo that uses rice vinegar instead of distilled vinegar which gives it a sweeter tang. It does contain MSG so if you are sensitive to it use regular mayo

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 26

FOR THE PICKLED TOPPING
1 medium cucumber peeled seeded and julienned
1 small carrot cut into matchsticks
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
salt and pepper
2 butter lettuce leaves
FOR THE TUNA BURGER
1 Tbsp grated ginger
2 clove garlic minced
1 serrano chili seeded and chopped
2 Tbsp fish sauce
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
1 Tbsp basil chopped
1 lb sushi grade ahi tuna
1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
2 brioche buns
GINGER-LEMON KEWPIE MAYO
1 c kewpie mayo
2 Tbsp each soy sauce, minced cilantro, minced scallion greens
1 Tbsp black sesame seeds
1 Tbsp grated ginger
zest of 1 lemon
2 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. First make the pickled toppings. Add the cucumbers, red onion, carrots, rice vinegar and sugar and salt and pepper. Let stand at room temp for 1 hour.
  • 2. Next make the Mayo. Mix all ingredients together and place in fridge for flavors to mingle.
  • 3. Next make the burgers. In a small food processor add the garlic, ginger, serrano, and 1 tsp of sugar together and process into a paste. Stir in fish sauce, cilantro and basil. Set aside
  • 4. Thinly slice the tuna. Stack the slices and cut into matchsticks cut the matchsticks into cubes, then chop until the pieces are about 1/8 inch pieces. Stir in the paste and moisten your hand and shape into 2 burgers. Refrigerate for 20 minutes
  • 5. Light a grill. Mix the two oils together. Brush some oil on both sides of the buns. Brush some oil on both sides of the tuna burgers.
  • 6. Grill the buns for 1 minute to toast them. Place the tuna on the grill and grill 6 minutes turning once.
  • 7. Place some mayo mixture on bottom of buns. Place a leaf of lettuce on top bun then the pickled mixture. Place the tuna burger on top of the mayo.

Sayam Patwary
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I've made these tuna burgers several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Kate Rice
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These tuna burgers were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The ginger-lemon-kewpie mayo was the perfect finishing touch.


Sk Bilal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tuna burgers turned out really dry. I think I may have cooked them for too long.


Quinton Bowman
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These tuna burgers were a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would use a different type of tuna next time.


Asante Goen
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I love tuna burgers, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The burgers are always moist and flavorful, and the ginger-lemon-kewpie mayo is a great addition.


Ronnie Stoots
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These tuna burgers were delicious! The ginger-lemon-kewpie mayo was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Rati Ghug
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tuna burgers fell apart in the pan. I think I may have overmixed the mixture.


Emmanuel Chikomu
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These tuna burgers were easy to make and tasted great. I especially liked the addition of the panko breadcrumbs, which gave them a nice crispy texture.


Nawab Malik
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but these burgers were actually really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


DabCat6481
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These tuna burgers were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg or some mayonnaise to the mixture next time.


Jane Wanjiru
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I loved the combination of flavors in these tuna burgers. The ginger, lemon, and kewpie mayo gave them a unique and refreshing taste. I will definitely be making these again!


Cali Xasan
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These tuna burgers were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and had a delicious, moist texture. The ginger-lemon-kewpie mayo was the perfect topping, adding a bright and tangy flavor.