Mahalo─thank you─for a healthy burger so explosive with flavor. For best results, sear these hearty crowd pleasers golden brown to lock in juicy taste. Top with grilled onions and sautéed mushrooms. Add roasted sweet potato “fries,” grilled pineapple, and coleslaw for a real feast. They’re fabulous with a hop-infused microbrew IPA like Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, Lagunitas Maximus, or Bear Republic Racer 5. Wine lovers could pair them with any medium to full-bodied red. Makes 4 burgers.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 pound ground turkey
1 Tbsp ginger root, fresh, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup Soy Vay teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large egg white
Instructions:
Preheat frying pan to medium-high, coat with pan spray and/or olive oil. In a large bowl, combine turkey, teriyaki sauce, ginger, garlic, green onions, carrot, cilantro and egg white. Mix until combined. Grill burgers─carefully searing a dark golden brown without burning─5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove burgers and serve with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, or other sides that appeal. Condiments might include hot Chinese mustard, Asian hot sauce, wasabi mayo, etc. Enjoy!
