Untraditional Thai Burgers

Hi all,

Well can you believe it, the summer is almost over? Next weekend is Labor Day. But, there's still time for a burger on the grill. Here's a variation on a traditional burger. The recipe calls for ground chicken, but I have made it using ground beef.

2 tablespoons peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sriracha or tabasco sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth (I used half a bouillon cube with hot water)

Mix the above ingredients in a large bowl. Add:

1 pound ground beef (original recipe called for chicken)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup mint or parsley or basil or just use more cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
good bit of fresh black pepper

Mix together well. Form into 4 or 5 patties depending on the size you want. You can do these on the grill or in a heavy frying pan. For the grill, lightly oil the grill to prevent sticking and cook 4-5 minutes per side, avoid burning. For the pan, preheat the pan until hot and add a bit of oil to prevent sticking. Cook 4-5 minutes per side.

These burgers can be eaten with buns, but are actually fine without. They are delicious with a green salad or a cucumber salad on the side and maybe some corn on the cob. They will make a delicious summer time meal.

Enjoy the last few days of summer!

Hugs,
Mameekosan