Thai Smile Burger Recipes

Steps:

• 1. For the Burger: saute' the mushrooms in oil till tender. Take off the stove and set aside. Next mix together the pork, ground chuck, fish sauce, green onions, curry paste and salt. Then mix in the the mushrooms with the meat mixture. Let sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
• 2. For the slaw: in a frying pan on medium heat; saute' the fresh ginger, and garlic till fragrant. Add the soy sauce and brown sugar and mix for a about 30 seconds. Take off the burner and set a side.
• 3. Next step for slaw: Mix in a medium bowl, the broccoli slaw, bell pepper, seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil, green onions, sugar, nuts and then the ginger garlic mixture you sauteed earlier and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and place in the fridge for about 4 hours.
• 4. For the Cilantro Lime Mayo: In a small bowl mix together the light mayo, chopped cilantro, lime zest and lime juice. Mix well and set a side till ready to use.
• 5. When you are ready to cook the burger. Heat your grill to meduim. ( you can use your indoor grill too.)Make 6 thick patties. Cook on each side for about 6 minutes or on your indoor grill for about 10 minutes. While the burgers are cooking toast the buns. Then slather on some cilantro lime mayo on the bun. Next when the burger is done place it on the bun and finish it off with some Asian slaw on top of the burger. ENJOY!

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a large bowl, mix together ground round, bread crumbs, lemon grass, shallot, chili peppers, and peanuts. Season with salt and pepper. Form into patties. If you are making these ahead of time, do not add peanuts until you are ready to grill.
• Lightly oil grate, and place burgers on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from grill, and sprinkle burgers with lime juice.

Steps:

• Mix 1/4 cup lime juice and 1 tablespoon each fish sauce and olive oil; season with salt and sugar. Toss half of the dressing with shaved carrots, sliced red onion and cilantro. Lightly mix 6 ounces ground pork with a big pinch of kosher salt. Form into a ball, then shape into a 3/4-inch-thick patty; make an indentation in the center. Preheat a grill to high; brush the grates and burger with canola oil. Season the patty with salt and grill about 4 minutes per side, basting with the remaining dressing. Serve on a roll with mayonnaise, chili sauce and the slaw.

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together all spice mixture ingredients.
• In large bowl, stir together ground beef, carrots, onion, Chiles, bell pepper and salt. Add spice mixture; stir until well-combined. Stir in egg and bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties.
• To BBQ When the coals are at medium temperature place the burgers on the barbecue close to the coals and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Brush slices of crusty bread with a little oil and place on barbecue to toast.
• Or, heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; heat until hot. Add 4 of the patties; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center, turning once. Repeat with remaining burgers, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Serve in buns; top with favorite condiments.

Steps:

• Whisk egg and soy sauce together in a bowl; add cilantro, green onions, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix turkey and bread crumbs into mixture and mix well; form into 4 patties.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the hot skillet; cover skillet and cook, turning once, until burgers are no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).