Name: Ginger-Lemongrass Turkey Burgers With Crispy Kale
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey thigh meat; 4 scallions, finely chopped; 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 lemongrass stalk, outer leaves removed and core finely chopped; 1/2 red chile, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 4 whole-wheat buns, warmed; sea salt and black pepper; 4 1/2 cups bite-size kale pieces; finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; sesame seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

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Thai Turkey Burgers with Crispy KaleWill Heap

These flavorsome Thai-inspired burgers are ideal for relaxed family meals and offer a good hit of mood-lifting tryptophan.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey thigh meat

4 scallions, finely chopped

1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 lemongrass stalk, outer leaves removed and core finely chopped

1/2 red chile, seeded and finely chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 egg, lightly beaten

4 whole-wheat buns, warmed

sea salt and black pepper

Crispy kale

4 1/2 cups bite-size kale pieces

finely grated zest of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon olive oil

sesame seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

Preparation

Step 1
To make the crispy kale, put the kale into a large bowl and toss with the lemon zest, olive oil, and a little sea salt. Arrange in a single layer on 1 or 2 baking sheets.
Step 2
Place in a preheated oven, at 400°F, for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until crunchy and crisp. Sprinkle with a little more salt or some sesame seeds, if desired.
Step 3
Meanwhile, put the turkey into a large bowl with the onions, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, chile, and cilantro. Mix well, then season to taste and stir in the egg.
Step 4
Use your hands to shape the mixture into 4 large balls, then press them firmly into patty shapes. Place under a preheated hot broiler and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Serve in warm whole-wheat buns with crispy kale on the side.

Eat Yourself Happy by Gill Paul, Hamlyn 2013, Photo Will Heap.

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Recipe information

Ingredients

Crispy kale

Preparation

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Recipe notes

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