Intermediate Recipes
Asian Spiced Burgers
Serves 4
Preparation time:
15 minutes plus chilling timeCooking time:
12-16 minutes
Ingredients:
450g/1lb lean beef mince1 onion, peeled and grated
10ml/2tsp garlic paste or 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
10ml/2tsp fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
15ml/1tbsp garam masala
5ml/1tsp turmeric
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
15-30ml/1-2tbsp freshly chopped coriander
Mango Salsa:
1 ripe mango, peeled, stoned and finely chopped1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, optional
30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped mint
15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped coriander
Grated rind and juice of 1 lime
Method:
In a large, shallow bowl mix all the burger ingredients together.Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into 4 x 9cm (3½inch burgers). Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
To make the salsa, mix all the salsa ingredients together in a large bowl, cover and set aside in a cool place, but not the refrigerator.
Cook the burgers on a prepared barbecue or preheated grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked and any meat juices run clear.
Serve the burgers in mini naans with the salsa.
