Asian Fusion Turkey Burger

Name: Asian Fusion Turkey Burger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs Ground Turkey; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Honey; 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes; 1/4 cup Scallions, finely chopped; 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1-1/2 tsp Sea Salt; 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 4 Brioche Buns; Bread and Butter Pickles, optional; Pea Shoots, optional; 4 tbsp Sriracha, optional; 4 tbsp Kewpie Mayo, optional

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 min - 24 hours
Cook Time: 10 - 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1-1/2 lb	Ground Turkey
1 clove	Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp	Ground Ginger
2 tbsp	Soy Sauce
1 tbsp	Honey
1/2 tsp	Chili Flakes
1/4 cup	Scallions, finely chopped
2 tbsp	Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1-1/2 tsp	Sea Salt
1/2 tsp	Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4	Brioche Buns
Bread and Butter Pickles, optional
Pea Shoots, optional
4 tbsp	Sriracha, optional
4 tbsp	Kewpie Mayo, optional

Directions:

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, garlic, ginger, soy, honey, chili, scallions, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix just until everything comes together. Make sure not to overmix!
Using your hands, form the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into 1 inch thick patties.
Transfer them to the lined baking sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes.
This can be done up to a day in advance.
Preheat your grill to medium high heat (450°F).
Once the grill has reached temperature, oil the grates. This prevents the burgers from sticking and helps facilitate those classic grill marks! Using grilling tongs, rub the grates with a wad of paper towels dipped in canola oil, making sure to coat the grates well. Give the grill 5-10 minutes to get back up to temperature after oiling.
With a metal spatula, transfer the chilled patties on to the grill.
Grill for about 5-6 minutes then flip and grill for another 5-6 minutes, until the burgers are slightly charred and golden. An instant read thermometer will reach 165°F when the burgers are done.
Once they are done, transfer patties to a serving platter.
Serve on a brioche bun, with sriracha, beard and butter pickles and pea shoots. Add kewpie mayo to increase richness.