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Thai Tuna Burger
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Thai-inspired Tuna Burgers with Cucumber Relish

Try these thai-inspired tuna burgers topped with cucumber relish, ajat dtaeng gwa. Simple, healthy, and loaded with big summer flavors.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Thai
Keyword cilantro, cucumber, tuna
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Inactive Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 490kcal
Author Evan Kalman

Ingredients

Cucumber Relish

  • 1/2 hothouse cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Bird's eye Thai chile peppers
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • pinch Kosher salt

Galanga Mayo

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp finely grated fresh or frozen galanga or fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Tuna Burgers

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 Bird's eye Thai chile peppers (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp Thai fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1 lb tuna steaks
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • bean sprouts
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Start by making the relish and mayo. In a small bowl, combine the cucumbers, onions, cilantro, chile, vinegar, and sugar with a pinch of salt. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, galanga, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • While the relish is standing, mash the chile, and garlic with a mortar and pestle into a paste. Stir in the fish sauce, green onions, and lime juice. Move to the side and dice the tuna into small cubes (about 1/8 inch). Add the chile paste to the tuna and toss with your hands until evenly coated.
  • Add both oils to a cast-iron skillet and heat to medium-high. Lightly form 4 patties and add to the hot skillet. Cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  • While the burgers are cooking, toast the buns, and drain the cucumber relish.
  • Split each bun and top with a tuna burger, bean sprouts, and cucumber relish. Spread 1 or 2 tablespoons of mayo on the top bun and place it on top of the burger.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2596IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg