Thai Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

ground turkey

1 1/2 lb

shallot very finely diced

4 1/2 tbsp

ginger grated or finely chopped

2 1/4 tsp

garlic finely minced

3 cloves

lemongrass finely chopped

1 1/2 tbsp

cilantro chopped

3 tbsp

lime zest

3 tsp

scallion chopped

2

jalapeño seeded, finely chopped

1

salt

1 1/2 tsp

sugar

3/4 tsp

white pepper

3/8 tsp

olive oil

3 tsp

carrot grated

1 1/2 cup

purple cabbage shredded

1 1/2 cup

scallion thinly sliced

2

lime juice

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 1/2 tbsp

salt

to taste

black pepper

to taste

mayonnaise

3/8 cup

sriracha

2 1/4 tbsp

burger bun

6

cucumber ribboned

2

Method

1. 01Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. 02Combine ground turkey, shallot, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro, lime zest, scallion, jalapeño, salt, sugar, white pepper, and 2 tsp olive oil in a bowl. Break apart turkey with a fork, then knead with a wet hand until mixed.
3. 03With damp hands, shape into 4 burgers, compressing edges. Refrigerate on a plate until ready to grill.
4. 04Toss carrot, purple cabbage, scallion, lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
5. 05Whisk mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl.
6. 06Grill burgers on a well-greased grill 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 160°F.10 min
7. 07Toast buns on the grill.
8. 08Spread aioli on bottom bun, top with burger patty, slaw, cucumber ribbons, more aioli, and top bun.