Thai Burgers With Mint Cucumber Relish
----BURGERS----
1.00 lb lean ground beef
1.00 tablespoon lemon grass, finely chopped
0.25 cup fresh chopped cilantro
2.00 teaspoon thai fish sauce or soy sauce
1.00 teaspoon brown sugar
0.50 teaspoon grated lime peel
0.50 teaspoon hot oriental chili paste
0.50 teaspoon salt
0.50 cup fresh breadcrumbs
----RELISH----
0.50 english cucumber (or regular), chopped
0.25 cup chopped fresh mint
1.00 tablespoon thai fish sauce or soy sauce
1.00 tablespoon rice vinegar
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.)
Yield: 4 servings
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