Hoisin Turkey Burgers
These Hoisin Turkey Burgers are a flavorful, easy-to-make Easy Asian-Inspired Dinner Idea that brings bold Asian flavors to your table. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, they’re sure to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup bulgur wheat
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 seedless cucumber thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 12 ounces lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro + 1/4 cup whole cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the bulgur wheat and boiling water. Cover and let sit for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the bulgur is tender.
- In another bowl, whisk rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until dissolved. Add cucumber and onion slices, tossing well to combine. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt with chili garlic sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Once bulgur is tender, drain and place into a large bowl. Add ground turkey, hoisin sauce, scallions, ginger, garlic, and chopped cilantro. Mix until just combined, then form into 4 patties.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brush each patty with oil and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Drain the pickled veggies and toss with whole cilantro leaves.
- Toast the buns if desired. Spread chili-garlic yogurt sauce on the top and bottom of each bun, then assemble with turkey patty and a generous heap of pickles.