Thai burgers with mint cucumber relish
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Lean ground beef |
| 1 | tablespoon | Lemon grass, finely chopped |
| ¼ | cup | Fresh chopped cilantro |
| 2 | teaspoons | Thai fish sauce or soy sauce |
| ½ | English cucumber (or regular), chopped | |
| ¼ | cup | Chopped fresh mint |
| 1 | tablespoon | Thai fish sauce or soy |
| 1 | teaspoon | Brown sugar |
| ½ | teaspoon | Grated lime peel |
| ½ | teaspoon | Hot Oriental chili paste |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | cup | Fresh breadcrumbs sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon | Rice vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon | Sugar (use much less, use none actually) |
Directions
BURGERS
RELISH
Combine burger stuff, shape into 4-6 burgers. Drain chopped cucumber; mix in remaining ingredients; reserve.
Just before serving, heat grill and brush with oil. Cook burgers and 4 minutes per side, turning once. Makes 4-6 servings.
(If lemon grass is very dry, soak 20 minutes before using. If you cannot find lemon grass, use 1 tsp. grated lemon peel.)