Posted on by Lia Fireheart

Thai Turkey Burger with Carrot Cabbage Slaw

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Thai Turkey Burger with Carrot Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients

  • Turkey Burgers

  • 1 lb ground turkey ( see notes)

  • 3 tablespoons shallot, very finely diced ( or red onion)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves- finely minced ( or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic)

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass

  • 2 tablespoons chopped Cilantro or Thai basil (or reg basil, or mint)

  • 2 teaspoons lime zest

  • 1 scallion, chopped

  • 1/2 – 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped ( or substitute 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce, or red chili sauce)

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or sub soy sauce)

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper– optional

  • Carrot Cabbage Slaw

  • 1 cup grated carrots

  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage

  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice ( or rice wine vinegar)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

  • Spicy Aioli

  • 1/4 cup mayo, vegan mayo or tarter sauce

  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce

  • Optional Additions: Toasted Buns, Cucumber Ribbons, pickled red onions ( yum), Pickled radishes, spicy greens like watercress, sprouts, avocado

Directions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. ( see notes to pan-sear)
  • Combine all the burger ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well using hands. With wet hands, shape into 3 burgers, 1-inch thick. Place on a plate in the fridge.
  • Toss the slaw ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Mix the spicy aioli ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Grill patties on a well-greased, pre-heated grill 4-5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
  • Toast or grill the buns.
  • Spread aioli on the bottom bun, top with the patty, then the slaw, cucumber ribbons (optional) , more aioli, then the top bun. Enjoy!!

Notes