Best Lemongrass Hamburgers Recipes

Bill Granger's Lemongrass and Lime Chicken Burgers W/ Spicy Slaw image

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

21 ounces ground chicken
1 onion, finely grated
3 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons lime zest, finely grated
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons caster sugar
light-flavoured oil, such as canola, for brushing
2 tablespoons caster sugar
2 tablespoons mirin or 2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 large carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
2 cups white cabbage, shredded
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
4 celery ribs, trimmed, cut into thin matchsticks
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup cilantro leaf
1 tablespoon mirin or 1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 long red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Put the ground chicken, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon grass, coriander, lime zest, fish sauce and sugar in a large bowl and mix together well with your hands.
Shape into six patties, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For the slaw: mix together the sugar and rice vinegar, then add the carrot and leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
For the dressing: mix together all the ingredients, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Heat a barbecue or grill pan and brush with a little oil. Cook the patties for 4 minutes each side or until cooked through.
While the patties are cooking, put the white and red cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
Drain the carrot and add to the cabbage with the celery, onion, mint and coriander.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss together.
Serve the patties on soft rolls with lettuce, mint and coriander leaves and chilli sauce together with a helping of slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 1116.6, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 14.9, Protein 24.9

Lemongrass Pork Burgers image

Yield makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 1/2 stalks fresh lemongrass, bottom 6 inches only, finely chopped (6 tablespoons)
1 piece (2 inches) peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground pork
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for brushing
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
3 to 6 fresh Thai chiles (depending on desired heat), thinly sliced crosswise
2 heads Boston lettuce (6 medium cup-shaped leaves reserved, remaining leaves shredded crosswise)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Cucumber wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Process 2 shallots, the lemongrass, and the ginger in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer the shallot mixture to a medium bowl. Using your hands, gently combine the shallot mixture, pork, salt, and pepper (do not overwork the meat). Shape into 6 patties. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 1 hour (or overnight).
Preheat the grill to medium-high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds). Brush the grill and the burgers with oil. Grill the burgers, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Make the salad: Stir together the remaining shallot, lime juice, fish sauce, and chiles in a small bowl. Toss together the shredded lettuce, cilantro, and mint in a medium bowl. Add the dressing; toss.
To serve, top each burger with some of the salad, then wrap in a Boston lettuce leaf.