Best Asian Turkey Burgers With Spicy Lime Mayo Recipes

Thai Turkey Burgers With Cucumber Pepper Relish and Spicy Mayo image

Provided by Simply Fresh Cooking

Categories Poultry

Time 38m

Yield 4 Burgers

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup cucumber, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 cup canola oil mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
3 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 whole grain buns
1 lb ground turkey, 93% lean
4 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup bean sprouts

Steps:

Combine all relish ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
Combine all Thai mayo ingredients and whisk. (There will be extra. If you only want enough for the burgers, cut recipe in half). Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl and form into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork meat. Grill until cooked thoroughly, about 4 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove and set aside.
Place buns on grill cut side down and toast until lightly browned, being careful not to burn.
Spread mayo on top part of bun. Place burgers on bottom part of bun and top the burger with relish and a handful of bean sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 475.6, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 24.1

Southeast Asian Turkey Burgers image

Provided by Alexis Touchet

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.