Turkey burgers can have a reputation for being boring, but when done right, they’re anything but. We amped up these burgers by incorporating the flavors of one of our favorite sandwiches: bánh mì. Pickled veggies, spicy mayo, and cilantro all top our seasoned turkey burgers for a cheap and easy dinner that couldn’t be more exciting.
While you can never go wrong with the classic fries + burger combo, we love serving these burgers with chili oil smashed potatoes, a crunch salad, or Korean potatoes.
Tip: If you can, level up the mayonnaise for Kewpie mayonnaise, which is made exclusively with egg yolks, producing a rich yellow mayonnaise common in bánh mì.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
Turkey burgers can have a reputation for being boring, but when done right, they’re anything but. We amped up these burgers by incorporating the flavors of one of our favorite sandwiches: bánh mì. Pickled veggies, spicy mayo, and cilantro all top our seasoned turkey burgers for a cheap and easy dinner that couldn’t be more exciting.
While you can never go wrong with the classic fries + burger combo, we love serving these burgers with chili oil smashed potatoes, a crunch salad, or Korean potatoes.
Tip: If you can, level up the mayonnaise for Kewpie mayonnaise, which is made exclusively with egg yolks, producing a rich yellow mayonnaise common in bánh mì.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
- Yields:
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6
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 15 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 333
Directions
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- Step 1
Make the pickled vegetables. In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, carrot, jalapeño slices and 1 tablespoon salt. Add vinegar, water, and 1 tbsp. sugar. Mix until combined and chill until ready to serve.
- Step 2Prepare the turkey burgers. In a medium bowl combine the turkey, 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, cornstarch, fish sauce, remaining 1 tsp. sugar, garlic and scallions. Be careful not to overmix. Season meat with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into four equal patties.
- Step 3Make the spicy mayo. Mix together mayonnaise and remaining Sriracha, adding more hot sauce if desired.
- Step 4Cook the burgers. Heat sesame oil (or vegetable oil) in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. If the bottom of the burgers start to brown too much, add a splash of water to the pan and cover.
- Step 5To serve, top each brioche bun with a burger patty, a generous slathering of spicy mayo and a scoopful of pickled vegetables. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.
- Step 1
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