Wasabi Tuna Burger With Thai Style Cucumbers Recipe

Name: Wasabi Tuna Burger With Thai Style Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 small red onion, minced; 12 jalapeno, seeds removed, minced; 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 fresh garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, minced; ¼ cup rice vinegar; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 lb yellowfin tuna fillet, loin; 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion; 1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; fresh ground black pepper; peanut oil (for frying); wasabi powder; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 4 leaves bibb lettuce or 4 leaves other soft lettuce; 4 hamburger buns or 4 other soft rolls

Servings: persons

14 small red onion, minced
12 jalapeno, seeds removed, minced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 fresh garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon red bell pepper, minced
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 pinch salt and pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 lb yellowfin tuna fillet, loin
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion
1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
fresh ground black pepper
peanut oil (for frying)
wasabi powder
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 leaves bibb lettuce or 4 leaves other soft lettuce
4 hamburger buns or 4 other soft rolls

1
Cucumbers:.
2
Combine all cucumber ingredients in a sealable plastic storage container.
3
Chill for two hours.
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Tuna Burgers:.
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Remove any sinew from the tuna and chop into fine dice.
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Add the scallions, ginger, mustard, soy sauce and pepper and blend thoroughly.
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Do not over mix.
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Form into 4 equal portions and make patties.
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Chill for 1 hour.
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While the tuna patties are chilling, mix the wasabi powder with just enough water to make a paste.
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Allow to sit for 20 minutes.
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Add it to the mayonnaise and lime juice and chill.
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Heat a skillet and add about 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil.
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Cook the tuna burgers until just done, about 4 minutes per side.
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Place a piece of lettuce on the bottom of each bun and top with a few slices of cucumbers.
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Top with tuna burger.
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Then top with the bun top which has been spread liberally with Wasabi Mayonnaise.
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Serve with the remaining Thai Style Cucumbers on the side.
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The preparation time does not include the chilling time.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 small red onion, minced, 12 jalapeno, seeds removed, minced, 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 fresh garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Wasabi Tuna Burger With Thai Style Cucumbers 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.

Wasabi Tuna Burger With Thai Style Cucumbers

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