Burger Recipes – Asian-Style Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1-1 1/2 lbs (450-675 g) ground beef, preferably chuck
• 6-8 dried shiitake or black mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, stems removed, finely chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 scallion (spring onion), green and white parts, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
• 3 Tbs (45 ml) soy sauce
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) sesame oil
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Chinese five-spice powder
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Form gently into 4 to 6 patties and grill over hot coals, pan-fry, or broil until cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking.

Serves 4 to 6.

Reproduced by permission of World Wide Recipes