Thai Tuna Burgers
Description
Tasty Thai tuna burgers with a hint of sesame, ginger, and soy. Made from minced fresh tuna steaks, these are a delicious alternative to the all-beef patty.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, minced
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
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1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
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1/4 cup grated carrot
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon lite soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 egg, beaten
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6 hamburger buns
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6 lettuce leaves - rinsed and dried
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2 medium tomatoes, sliced
Directions
1
In a bowl, thoroughly mix minced tuna, bread crumbs, green onion, carrot, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, ketchup, soy sauce, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven broiler.
3
Form tuna mixture into 6 patties, and place in a broiler pan on top oven rack. Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce and tomato.