The Tuna Burger
Awesome flavors in every way. Pickled relish with wasabi mayo perfectly complimentary. When you bite into it the texture is equal or better than milk-fed fillet mignon.
Ingredients
2 | pounds |
tuna
yellowfin, fillets, chopped fine by hand, removing any sinew |
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3 | tablespoons |
scallions, spring or green onions
finely chopped |
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2 | tablespoons |
ginger root
freshly grated |
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2 | teaspoons |
dijon mustard
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1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, tamari
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1 | x |
cayenne pepper
to taste |
* |
1 | x |
salt and black pepper
freshly ground |
* |
1 | x |
vegetable oil
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* |
Spicy wasabi mayonnaise | |||
½ | cup |
mayonnaise
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1 | tablespoon |
wasabi powder
mixed with water to make a paste |
* |
1 | tablespoon |
lime juice
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Pickled cucumber ginger relish | |||
1 | each |
cucumbers
peeled, seedless, cut in half and very, thinly sliced |
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1 | small |
red onion
very thinly sliced |
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2 | tablespoons |
ginger
pickled |
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¼ | cup |
rice vinegar
seasoned |
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4 | each |
soft rolls
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* |
Directions
In a bowl combine the tuna, scallions, gingerroot, mustard, soy sauce, cayenne, salt and pepper.
Form the mixture into six 1-inch patties and chill for 30 minutes.
In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, wasabi, and lime juice.
Cover and chill.
In a medium bowl combine the cucumber, red onion, pickled ginger, and rice vinegar.
Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a dry large heavy skillet over moderately high heat.
Brush each tuna pattie with the vegetable oil.
Cook the tuna patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until they are just cooked through.
Transfer the tuna patties to the buns and top with the wasabi mayonnaise and the pickled cucumber ginger relish.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 420g (14.8 oz)