Thai Tuna Burgers With Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise

Name: Thai Tuna Burgers With Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sugar; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1 Thai chiles or 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon basil, finely chopped; 1 1/2 lbs tuna (sushi-quality); 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 4 hamburger buns; 2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped; Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons scallion tops, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds or 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 finely grated lemon, zest of; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 Thai chiles or 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon basil, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs tuna (sushi-quality)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 hamburger buns
2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons scallion tops, finely chopped
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds or 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground pepper

1
In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers, onion, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt. Season with pepper and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
2
In a mortar or medium bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash the ginger with the garlic, chile and remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar to a paste. Stir in the fish sauce, cilantro and basil. On a clean cutting board, thinly slice the tuna. Stack the slices and cut into thin matchsticks. Cut the matchsticks into rough cubes, then chop until the pieces are roughly 1/8 inch. Add the tuna to the ginger paste and stir until evenly combined.
3
Using lightly moistened hands, shape the tuna mixture into 4 patties about 1 inch thick. Set them on a large plate lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the tuna burgers for 20 minutes.
4
Light a grill. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil with the sesame oil. Lightly brush the burgers and the cut sides of the buns with oil. When the fire is medium hot, brush the grate with oil. Grill the burgers for 6 minutes, turning once, for medium rare. Move the burgers away from the heat and grill the cut sides of the buns until toasted, 1 minute.
5
Combine all the Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise ingredients in a small bowl.
6
Drain the cucumber salad. Spread the Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns and set the tuna burgers on the bottoms. Top with the cucumber salad and peanuts. Cover the burgers with the buns and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced, 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Thai Tuna Burgers With Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!