Asian Spiced Turkey Burgers |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 11 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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To keep these burgers tender, handle them as little as possible. To make the bread crumbs, whirl 2 pieces of firm-textured white bread in a food processor or blender until fine crumbs form. The following garnishes are not included in the recipe below: red-leaf lettuce leaves, hoisin sauce or Chinese mustard, and plum sauce or traditional ketchup. Prep time does not include making your own breadcrumbs. Ingredients:
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs |
1 large egg, beaten to blend |
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1 tablespoon minced ginger |
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey (not extra-lean) |
vegetable oil (for oiling grill) |
4 large hamburger buns, split horizontally and toasted (i like potato buns) |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, green onions, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
2. Add turkey and gently mix with a fork just until ingredients are evenly blended.
3. Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions. With your hands, shape each portion into a 3/4-inch-thick patty.
4. If making ahead, lay patties side by side on a plate, cover airtight, and chill up to 24 hours.
5. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct, medium-high heat (the charcoal or gas flame is directly under the cooking area, and you can hold your hand just above grill level only 3 to 4 seconds.
6. For charcoal grill: Before you put the grill over the hot coals, brush grill with a generous coat of oil.
7. For gas grill: When hot, brush grill with a generous coat of oil.
8. Lay patties on well-oiled grill (close lid if using gas) and cook 5 minutes, then turn burgers with a wide spatula. Continue cooking until meat is opaque in center (cut to test), 5 to 6 minutes longer.
9. Transfer burgers to buns and garnish to taste.
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