Asian Turkey Burgers With Homemade Slaw Food

ASIAN TURKEY BURGER WITH APPLE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix green onions, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-9 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, for slaw, in a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add apples and green onions; toss to coat., To assemble, spread bun bottoms with hoisin sauce. Top with burgers and slaw; replace tops. Freeze option: Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Wash the orange with dish soap and rinse well before grating the rind.
• Combine burger ingredients. NOTE: Depending on how juicy the orange is you will need to adjust the quantity of flour. Shape into 8 patties.
• Combine the sauce ingredients.
• Grill over indirect heat until well done (160F). Remember, this is poultry, it MUST be well done. Baste with sauce while they cook.
• Discard leftover basting sauce, as it may be contaminated with uncooked turkey.
• Spread buns with hoisin sauce, top with lettuce and serve.