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.)

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