The Tuna Burger

* Exported from MasterCook *

The Tuna Burger

Recipe By : Cooking Live Show #CL8912
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cooking Live Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds yellowfin tuna fillets -- chopped fine by
-- hand, removing any
-- sinew
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
2 tablespoons freshly grated gingerroot
2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
cayenne -- to taste
salt and freshly ground pepper
vegetable oil
spicy wasabi mayonnaise:
1/2 cup bottled mayonnaise
1 tablespoon wasabi powder mixed with water to make a
-- paste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
pickled cucumber ginger relish:
1 seedless cucumber -- peeled, cut in
-- half and very
-- thinly sliced
1 small red onion -- very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled ginger -- available in
asian
-- specialty
stores and gourmet food shops or 2
-- tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar -- available in most
-- major supermarkets
-- or 1/4
1 cup white wine vinegar plus 1 tablespoon
-- sugar
4 brioche rolls or other soft roll

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.

Yield: 4 burgers




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