Southeast Asian Turkey Burgers

Southeast Asian Turkey Burgers 

adapted from Gourmet  August 2007

Add a little Southeast Asian flair to your turkey burgers with lemongrass and chile.

These burgers can be served in a bun, as is or topped with an Asian slaw.

served with Ginger Sushi Rice

Makes 2 servings                                                                1 WW pt. / serving

1 Tbsp. lemongrass paste
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped shallot
1 1/2 tsp. grated ginger
1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, including seeds
1/2 tsp. water
2 tsp. Asian fish sauce
3/4 lbs. ground lean turkey 
Cooking spray

Shiso slaw, optional

Myoga Shiso Rice, optional

1. Finely grind lemongrass, garlic, shallot, ginger, and chile with water and fish sauce in mini food processor, scraping down side frequently, until a paste forms.
2. Mix paste with the turkey until just combined; Form into 2 patties 
3. Chill patties, covered with plastic wrap, 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
4. In a pan coated with cooking spray or in a preheated grill, cook the patties until the internal temperature reaches 165F, flipping half way thru, about 12 minutes total.

Enjoy!