Thai Turkey Burger w/ Crunchy Asian Slaw

Ingredients

Turkey Burger:

• 1 lb ground turkey ( see notes)
• 3 tablespoons shallot, very finely diced ( or red onion)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves- finely minced ( or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass
• 2 tablespoons chopped Cilantro or Thai basil (or reg basil, or mint)
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1/2 – 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped ( or substitute 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce, or red chili sauce)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or sub soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 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
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Spicy Aioli:

• 1/4 cup mayo, vegan mayo 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

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Combine all the burger ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well using hands. With wet hands, shape into 3 burgers, 1-inch thick. 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 well-greased, pre-heated grill 4-5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
   Toast or grill the buns.
6. Spread aioli on the bottom bun, top with the patty, then the slaw, cucumber ribbons (optional) , more aioli, then the top bun. Enjoy!!