Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise
2 lbs. tuna filets, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. scallions, chopped
2 Tbsp. ginger root, grated
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 lemon, juiced
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Peanut Oil
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
Sesame oil for brushing on buns
4 hamburger buns
In a large bowl, combine the chopped tuna, scallions, ginger, mustard soy sauce, lemon juice, cayenne, salt and pepper. Form the mixture into six 1 inch patties and chill for 30 minutes.
Brush the buns with sesame oil and lightly toast. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over moderately-high heat. Cook the tuna patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until they are cooked through.
Transfer the tuna patties to the buns and top with the Wasabi Mayonnaise and cucumber slices.
Wasabi Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. wasabi powder mixed with water to make a paste
1 Tbsp.lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, wasabi paste and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill.
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