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Yields:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Turkey burgers can have a reputation for being boring, but when done right, they’re anything but. We amped up these burgers by incorporating the flavors of one of our favorite sandwiches: bánh mì. Pickled veggies, spicy mayo, and cilantro all top our seasoned turkey burgers for a cheap and easy dinner that couldn’t be more exciting.
While you can never go wrong with the classic fries + burger combo, we love serving these burgers with chili oil smashed potatoes, a crunch salad, or Korean potatoes.
Tip: If you can, level up the mayonnaise for Kewpie mayonnaise, which is made exclusively with egg yolks, producing a rich yellow mayonnaise common in bánh mì.
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Ingredients
- 1
carrot, sliced into matchsticks
- 1
cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
- 1
jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup
unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup
water
- 1 Tbsp.
plus 1 tsp. sugar (divided)
kosher salt
- 1 lb.
ground turkey
- 2 Tbsp.
sriracha, divided
- 1 Tbsp.
fish sauce
- 2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2
scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp.
cornstarch
- 1/4 cup
mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp.
toasted sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 4
brioche hamburger buns
Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Directions
- Step 1Make the pickled vegetables. In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, carrot, jalapeño slices and 1 tablespoon salt. Add vinegar, water, and 1 tbsp. sugar. Mix until combined and chill until ready to serve.
- Step 2Prepare the turkey burgers. In a medium bowl combine the turkey, 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, cornstarch, fish sauce, remaining 1 tsp. sugar, garlic and scallions. Be careful not to overmix. Season meat with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into four equal patties.
- Step 3Make the spicy mayo. Mix together mayonnaise and remaining Sriracha, adding more hot sauce if desired.
- Step 4Cook the burgers. Heat sesame oil (or vegetable oil) in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. If the bottom of the burgers start to brown too much, add a splash of water to the pan and cover.
- Step 5To serve, top each brioche bun with a burger patty, a generous slathering of spicy mayo and a scoopful of pickled vegetables. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.
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