Asian Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish

 You will love this spin on traditional turkey burgers.  This recipe mixes a regular old turkey burger with all the bold Asian flavors that your taste buds love!  The creamy aioli and crisp cucumber salad are a perfect compliment as well!  Happy Thursday!

 Asian Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish

Ingredients

1 lb. Lean Ground Turkey

1 Tbs. Chili Garlic Sauce

2 Tbs. Hoisen Sauce

2 Scallions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbs. Cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup Red Onion, chopped

1/4 cup Carrots, minced

Salt and Pepper

4 Hamburger Buns

Chili-Garlic Aioli

1/2 cup Greek Yogurt

1 tsp. Chili Garlic Sauce

Salt and Pepper to taste

Cucumber Salad "Relish"

1 large Japanese Cucumber, thinly sliced

1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar

1/4 cup Sugar

sesame seeds

Directions

Combine cucumber, vinegar and sugar in a small bowl to marinate.  Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.  Put in refrigerator.

Preheat grill.  In a large bowl mix ground turkey, chili garlic sauce, hoisen sauce, scallions, garlic, cilantro, onion and carrots just till combined.  Form into 4 even patties.  Grill patties for 4 minutes per side or until fully cooked.

Meanwhile, combine yogurt , chili garlic sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl.  Put aside until burgers are done.  

Assemble a patty on top of each bun, some of the aioli and then some cucumber salad.  Enjoy!