Recipe: Asian Style Turkey Burgers with Orange Sauce (using cilantro, scallions and ginger)

ASIAN STYLE TURKEY BURGERS

FOR THE TURKEY BURGERS:
1 1/2 lbs uncooked ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp vegetable oil
FOR THE ORANGE SAUCE:
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp butter or soy margarine

In a bowl, combine ground turkey, scallions, bread crumbs, 2 TB of cilantro, 1 TB of the soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well.

Divide turkey mixture into 8 equal portion (DH made 4) . Shape into patties.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 4 of the patties and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Turn patties over and cook another 8 minutes or until done (165 degrees F). Repeat with remaining 4 patties. Keep the first batch warm in a warm oven.

For the sauce, in a small saucepan combine orange juice, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 TB soy sauce. Let bubble until reduced by half. Whisk in the butter and the remaining 1 TB cilantro. Pour over burgers.

From: Chef Bobo's Good Food Cookbook by Robert W. Surles
Source: Chef Bobo on The Tony Danza Show, October 12, 2004