Tamarind-Glazed Turkey Burgers
Tamarind-Glazed Turkey Burgers is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add ginger and sauté 2 minutes.
Add tamarind concentrate, honey, and water and bring to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer until thick enough to coat spoon and reduced to 1 1/4 cups, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
Cool completely (volume will reduce as glaze cools); mix in lime juice.
Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Stir mayonnaise, ginger, salt, jalapeño, black pepper, and 4 teaspoons glaze in large bowl to blend; mix in green onions.
Add ground turkey; blend gently (do not pack tightly).
Shape mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Arrange patties on small baking sheet.
Do ahead: Can be made 8 hours ahead.
Cover and chill.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
Grill rolls, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes; transfer to work surface.
Grill burgers until cooked through and thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F, about 8 minutes per side.
Brush each burger with glaze.
Place 1 burger, glazed side down, on each roll bottom; brush each burger with more glaze.
Top each with onion, tomato, lettuce, and roll top.
Serve, passing remaining glaze separately.
*Sometimes labeled tamarind paste, tamarind concentrate is a dark, seedless paste with a tart-sweet flavor.
It's available at Middle Eastern and Indian markets, and at some Asian markets.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.