12001 Asian Beef Burgers with Ginger and Cilantro 4 burgers Wed Jul 08 15:44:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 08 15:35:58 -0700 2009 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/12001 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:35:58 GMT Asian flavors make for a whole new kind of burger Fresh ginger, cilantro, and spicy sesame oil shine in this Asian-inspired burger. Reminiscent of a favorite grilled steak from a local Chinese restaurant, this burger is for ginger lovers. Do not substitute dried ginger for the fresh: unless you are baking, dried ginger rarely works.

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  • Place the beef, cilantro, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in a large mixing bowl and, using your hands, gently mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Place the beef on a work surface and divide into 4 balls of equal size. Form each into a patty about 3⁄4 to 1 inch thick, tossing it back and forth between your hands. To ensure more even cooking, make a 1⁄2-inch indentation with your thumb in the center of the burger. Handle the patties as little as possible; do not work more than necessary.
  • Prepare a grill to medium-high. When the coals are glowing red, after 15 to 20 minutes, cover with the grate. After 5 minutes, use a wire brush to thoroughly clean the grate. Brush the grate with oil. When the coals are covered with pale gray ash and you can leave your hand 5 inches above the fire for 2 to 3 seconds, the coals are ready.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the burgers with the salt. Place the burgers on the grate and grill until well seared on both sides, about 5 minutes for medium rare or 6 minutes for medium. Transfer to buns or a serving platter on greens and serve immediately.
  • Alternatively, place a cast iron skillet over high heat and when it is hot but not smoking add the burgers to the dry pan. Cook until well seared on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/02/Asian_Burgers_Ginger_Cilantro290.jpg Sally Sampson 49 Soup/Salad/Sandwich 1 1⁄2 to 1 3⁄4 pounds ground chuck

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    ]]>     300 1 tablespoon hot sesame oil, available at Asian markets and specialty shops

    ]]>     301 1 teaspoon kosher salt

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