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In a food processor, pulse the chopped salmon about 10 times, or until minced.
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Scrape the salmon into a bowl.
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Mix the mayonnaise with the fish sauce, sambal oelek, garlic, shallot, ginger, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, 1 tablespoon of the mint, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
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Add the mixture to the salmon along with 1 cup of the panko.
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Fold the salmon mixture together with a rubber spatula.
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With lightly oiled hands, pat the mixture into 6 burgers.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lemon and lime juice with the vinegar.
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Add the sugar; stir until dissolved.
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Add the cabbage, cucumber, onion, red pepper and the remaining 1/2 cup each of cilantro and mint and toss well.
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In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of panko with the sesame seeds.
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Pat the mixture onto the salmon burgers.
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In each of 2 large nonstick skillets, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
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Add 3 salmon burgers to each skillet and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until well browned but barely cooked in the center, about 7 minutes.
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Spread the Avocado Aioli on the rolls.
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Add the salmon burgers, top with the slaw, close the sandwiches and serve.
