Asian Turkey Burgers
Aug 14I’m posting this recipe so my friend, @zedgirl, can enjoy a turkey burger that doesn’t taste like a hockey puck. I was given this recipe by former co-worker and friend, Adam Sullivan. I couldn’t believe that a turkey burger would EVAR taste good. I’m glad to say I was wrong. Way wrong. These burgers are delicious beyond description. Period. So I encourage, as I did @zedgirl, to just give it a try… I promise you wouldn’t be disappointed.
Just the stuff you need
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon crushed garlic
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup finely diced water chestnuts
What to do with that stuff
Mix the ingredients well. Let the mixture rest for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator. Preheat grill to medium-high, somewhere just south of 400°.
Remove the mixture from the fridge and divide into four to six equal portions. Form each portion into a ball and then gently press down on the top of the burger to form the patty. Don’t squash that thing. Geez.
Grill burgers until a slight char begins to form around the edges. No more than 4 to 5 minutes per side. The turkey is much leaner than ground beef so it can dry out very quickly.
source: my friend, adam suillivan