Southeast Asian Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Southeast Asian Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 jalapeno 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

Servings: persons

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 jalapeno 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

1
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.
2
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).
3
Whisk together lime juice, oil, sugar, red-pepper flakes, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce until sugar is dissolved.
4
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
5
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.
6
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Southeast Asian Turkey Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southeast Asian Turkey Burgers

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