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63 May 24, 2016 Asian Inspired Recipes

Thai TURKEY BURGERS w/ Asian Slaw

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Thai Turkey Burgers with Asian Slaw, Cucumber Ribbons & Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, Delicious! Easy to make.

Thai Turkey Burgers- with lemongrass, ginger & basil, topped w/ a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, FLAVORFUL! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburger

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Thai Turkey Burgers with Carrot Cabbage Slaw, Cucumber Ribbons and Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, FLAVORFUL! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburgerEarlier this spring, I hosted a birthday gathering at my house for a couple of friends. I think I’ve mentioned this before – I’ve been meeting with a group of  women every thursday night for the past 20 years. The group shifts, a few have come and gone through the years, and not everyone is present every single thursday night, but for the most part, we gather as best we can, to eat, drink and commune. Together we ride the waves of our lives, supported, held up, loved.  It is truly one of the best things in my life, and birthdays are extra special. We make a big deal of them, celebrating and honoring each other, and taking the pressure off our spouses.

Thai Turkey Burgers- with lemongrass, ginger & basil, topped w/ a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, FLAVORFUL! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburger

So it was at one of these birthday celebrations, these Thai Turkey Burgers came to be. Infused with fresh lemongrass, ginger, lime zest, shallots and basil, they are full of flavor. They are topped with an Asian Slaw and fresh cucumber ribbons, and the buns are lathered with a spicy aioli. They can be grilled or pan-seared, and are perfect for  weekend barbecues, a much lighter alternative to beef.

Tis’ the season to fire up the BBQ!

Thai Turkey Burgers- with lemongrass, ginger & basil, topped w/ a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, FLAVORFUL! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburger

Thai Turkey Burgers- with lemongrass, ginger & basil, topped w/ a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, FLAVORFUL! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburger

The cucumber ribbons and Crunchy Asian slaw add refreshing texture and flavor.

And then there is the spicy aioli….easy and yummy. Mix Spicy Chili sauce like…. Sriracha, with either mayo or tarter. That’s it.

A Delicious recipe for Thai Turkey Burgers- with lemongrass, ginger & basil, topped w/ a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, FLAVORFUL! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburger

For an even lighter option, serve in butter lettuce wraps and go totally bread free.

A Delicious recipe for Thai Turkey Burgers- with lemongrass, ginger & basil, topped w/ a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, FLAVORFUL! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburger

Add picked onions, spicy greens, avocado, sprouts….or even pickled radishes would be good!

A Delicious recipe for Thai Turkey Burgers- with lemongrass, ginger & basil, topped w/ a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, FLAVORFUL! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburger

Thai Turkey Burgers with Asian Slaw, Cucumber Ribbons & Spicy Aioli. Light, healthy, Delicious! Easy to make.

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Thai Turkey Burgers with Crunchy Asian Slaw

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Thai Turkey Burgers infused with lemongrass, ginger and basil, served with a Crunchy Asian Slaw and Spicy Aioli. Serve this on a tasty bun, in a lettuce wrap or over grains and greens for healthy bowl.

  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 3-4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

Turkey Burger:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons shallot, very finely diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh grated, or chopped ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves- finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemongrass
  • 1- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • ½ – 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped ( or substitute 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce, or red chili sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce ( don’t leave this out)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper- optional

Crunchy Asian Slaw:

  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice ( or rice wine vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper

Spicy Aioli:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or tarter sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce

Optional Additions: Toasted Buns, Cucumber Ribbons, pickled red onions ( yum), Pickled radishes, spicy greens like watercress, sprouts, avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill to medium high.
  2. Combine all the burger ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well using hands. Shape into 3 burgers. Place on a plate in the fridge.
  3. Toss the slaw ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  4. Mix the spicy aioli ingredients together in a small bowl.
  5. Grill patties on a pre-heated grill or pan sear in a skillet until deeply golden, finishing in a warm oven.
  6. Toast the buns.
  7. Spread aioli on the bottom bun, top with the patty, then the slaw, cucumber ribbons ( optional) , more aioli, then top bun. Enjoy!!
  8. NOTES: To make cucumber ribbons, use a veggie peeler to make long thing slices. No need to peel English or Turkish cucumbers, but do peel those with thick waxy skins. The burger patties can be made a ahead and refrigerated until ready to grill.

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Thai Burgers with Ground turkey, Asian Slaw, Cucumber Ribbons & Spicy Chili Aioli. Light, healthy, Delicious! Easy to make. | www.feastingathome.com #thaiturkeyburger #thaiburger #turkeyburger #asianslaw #carrotslaw #healthyburger

 

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  1. Mary says

    May 25, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    Hello, love your blog but there is a new “Sign up for weekly deliciousness!” feature that makes my computer run so hard. My computer is generally strong and can handle any site, but this feature slows down scrolling and makes my computer run so hot, I have to leave the site after a few seconds. fyi.

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      May 25, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Ok thanks! Appreciate you telling me.

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  2. Robin | CaliGirl Cooking says

    May 26, 2016 at 10:20 am

    These look absolutely delicious! I was just thinking about making some burgers this weekend for the holiday 😉 Might have to try these!

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      May 26, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks I hope you do!

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  3. Tonya Carlson says

    May 26, 2016 at 10:46 am

    These are so yummy and light! Thanks for posting the recipe!

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  4. Finn says

    May 27, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    This sounds phenomenal, Sylvia! Cannot wait to try this out.

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      May 27, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Thanks Finn!

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    May 29, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Amazing flavors! The whole family loved these.

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      June 2, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      Awesome, glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  6. Sara says

    June 8, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    Some of the best burgers we have made yet! Fantastic flavors that our whole family loved. Delicious!

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      June 8, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      Yay!!! Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Zina says

    June 14, 2016 at 8:22 am

    I made these for dinner the other night. I used plain ground turkey (not turkey breast) and cooked them on a non-stick grilling mat because they were so juicy. At first they looked a bit messy (like “soup” my husband said), but as they cooked, they turned into perfect patties. They were so delicious! I made a double portion of the Asian slaw in lieu of using buns.

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  8. Patricia says

    August 21, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    Made these tonight and we loved them. So much flavor and simply to put together. Will certainly make these again.

    ★★★★

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      August 22, 2016 at 7:24 am

      Yay! I really like them too…thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  9. Rima Alaily says

    September 4, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    I made these for dinner tonight. The whole family loved them! My 8-year old liked them so much that he even suggested that I make them again. What a success! Thanks for the great recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:45 am

      Thanks Rima- that is awesome!

      Reply
  10. Sandra simpson says

    December 17, 2017 at 5:45 am

    Delicious

    ★★★★★

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  11. Yendys says

    February 2, 2019 at 5:55 am

    These burgers are fantastic! Ground turkey is often bland, but this recipe has inspired me to use it more often. I made it as listed, except I didn’t have lemongrass or basil, and I substituted pasilla peppers for the jalapeno so I didn’t have to go to the store. SO GOOD! I have forwarded the recipe to several friends and will put it in the regular rotation.

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  12. Lillian McNally says

    February 7, 2019 at 7:40 pm

    Bursting with flavor! Made as lettuce wrap burger and was delicious! Thank you again, love your recipes and website!! Lillian

    ★★★★★

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      February 8, 2019 at 6:36 am

      Love that thanks for sharing Lillian!

      Reply

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