Restaurants offer so many different and interesting types of sandwiches and wraps that I rarely order a burger when eating out. I don't often make them at home either. But every now and then I'm in the mood for a good burger, especially when I saw this recipe. My family enjoys eating almost anything with Asian flavors (could it possibly be due to me being Korean??!!). I thought that these burgers would be juicy and flavorful. Unfortunately, I found them to be pretty dry (which could be due to me overcooking them) and lacking a bit in the flavor department. I've made other variations of "Asian" burgers in the past that were much tastier. I've made marinated cucumbers as a sid dish before but serving them on the burger was different. The kids at their cucumbers on the side and dipped them in salad dressing. I served these with french fries and the kids ate all of their dinner but I wasn't really impressed with these burgers.
Asian Burgers
recipe slightly adapted from
parents.com
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
English muffins, split and toasted
1/2 medium seedles cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
Rice vinegar
Directions:
1. In a large bowl mix together the beef, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch thick patties.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties about 5 minutes per side or until done (160 degree F).
3. In a small bowl, toss cucumber with a bit of rice vinegar.
Serve burgers on English muffins topped with sliced cucumber.
Family Rating: 1 thumb up.
