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