Title: Thai Burgers with Mint Cucumber Relish
Categories: Ground Thai Pickle
Yield: 4 Servings

BURGERS
1	lb	Lean ground beef
1	tb	Lemon grass, finely chopped
1/4	c	Fresh chopped cilantro
2	ts	Thai fish sauce or soy sauce
1	ts	Brown sugar
1/2	ts	Grated lime peel
1/2	ts	Hot Oriental chili paste
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Fresh breadcrumbs
RELISH
1/2		English cucumber (or regular), chopped
1/4	c	Chopped fresh mint
1	tb	Thai fish sauce or soy sauce
1	tb	Rice vinegar
1	tb	Sugar (use much less, use none actually)

Combine burger stuff, shape into 4-6 burgers. Drain chopped cucumber; mix in remaining ingredients; reserve.

Just before serving, heat grill and brush with oil. Cook burgers and 4 minutes per side, turning once.

Makes 4-6 servings.

(If lemon grass is very dry, soak 20 minutes before using. If you cannot find lemon grass, use 1 tsp. grated lemon peel.)

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