Asian Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• EVOO
• 1 onion, 1/4in dice
• Salt
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1.5 lb ground turkey
• 1/4 c soy sauce
• 1 tbl sambal oelek
• 1 in piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 8oz can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 bunch chopped cilantro leaves
• 4 slices cheddar
• burger buns
• 1/4 c mayo mixed with 2 tsp sambal oelek or sriracha
• tomatoes, onion, lettuce

Directions

1. Coat large saute pan with olive oil. Sautee onions over medium heat, 7-8 minutes until soft and aromatic. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool.
2. In large bowl, combine turkey, soy sauce, sambal oelek, ginger, water chestnuts, cilantro, cooked onions, and garlic. You can add 1/4 to 1/2 c water to keep burgers moist. Divide mixture into patties.(Recommended 4; we made 6)
3. Coat saute pan in oil and bring to medium high heat (we used the griddler). Cook burgers 5-6 minutes on each side. Top with cheese and cook 1 more minute.
4. Toast buns, assemble burgers.