Thai Turkey Burgers With Cucumber Pepper Relish and Spicy Mayo

By Simply Fresh Cooking

Relish ingredients

• ¹⁄₂ cup cucumber, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• ¹⁄₂ cup red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed

Thai mayo ingredients

• 1 cup canola oil mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 3 scallions, minced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon turmeric
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Burger ingredients

• 4 whole grain buns
• 1 lb ground turkey, 93% lean
• 4 scallions, minced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup bean sprouts

 To Make:

1. Combine all relish ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Combine all Thai mayo ingredients and whisk. (There will be extra. If you only want enough for the burgers, cut recipe in half). Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl and form into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork meat. Grill until cooked thoroughly, about 4 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove and set aside.
4. Place buns on grill cut side down and toast until lightly browned, being careful not to burn.
5. Spread mayo on top part of bun. Place burgers on bottom part of bun and top the burger with relish and a handful of bean sprouts.