Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise (Main)
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Yield
4 servingsPrep
30 minCook
10 minReady
1½ hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | grams |
tuna fish
fresh (sustainably raised) |
|
| 1 | sprig |
basil
fresh |
*
|
| 1 | sprig |
mint leaves
fresh |
*
|
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
|
|
| 1 | pinch |
coriander
ground |
*
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
zest and juice |
|
| 2 | each |
red chili peppers
fresh, finely chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
coconut oil
as needed |
* |
| 1 | x |
sea salt
as needed |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| 4 | each |
butter lettuce
leaves, washed and fired or sunflower sprouts |
* |
| 2 | large |
tomatoes
washed and sliced |
|
| 4 | each |
buns
whole-wheat ciabatta buns (or other whole-grain rolls) |
*
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
cut into wedges, to serve |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
mayonnaise
preferably home-made |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
wasabi powder
or paste, or to taste |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6E+2 | grams |
tuna fish
fresh (sustainably raised) |
|
| 1 | sprig |
basil
fresh |
*
|
| 1 | sprig |
mint leaves
fresh |
*
|
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
|
|
| 1 | pinch |
coriander
ground |
*
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
zest and juice |
|
| 2 | each |
red chili peppers
fresh, finely chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
coconut oil
as needed |
* |
| 1 | x |
sea salt
as needed |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| 4 | each |
butter lettuce
leaves, washed and fired or sunflower sprouts |
* |
| 2 | large |
tomatoes
washed and sliced |
|
| 4 | each |
buns
whole-wheat ciabatta buns (or other whole-grain rolls) |
*
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
cut into wedges, to serve |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
mayonnaise
preferably home-made |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
wasabi powder
or paste, or to taste |
* |
Directions
Place the tuna, basil, mint, spring onions, coriander, lemon zest and red chillies in a food processor and process until well combined.
Using your hands scoop some of the mixture and shape first into balls, then into burgers by patting them down with the palm of your hand.
Chill the burgers for at least half an hour to let them set.
Heat a barbecue or grill pan until hot.
Brush the burgers on each side with a little oil and season with a little salt and pepper.
Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through – the cooking will depend on how thick the burgers are.
Toast your buns lightly on the hot grill pan or barbecue and make the burgers by filling each bun with a hot tuna patty, lettuce and/or sprouts and some sliced tomato.
Serve with lemon and wasabi mayonnaise on the side.
To make the mayonnaise:
Stir together the mayonnaise and wasabi powder / paste in a small bowl until well blended.
Add more wasabi in small amounts until you reach the desired heat level.
