Asian Spiced Burgers with Mango Salsa

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes

Asian Spiced Burgers with Mango Salsa

Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb lean beef mince
  • 1 onion, peeled and grated
  • 10ml/2tsp garlic paste or 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
  • 10ml/2tsp fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 15ml/1tbsp garam masala
  • 5ml/1tsp turmeric
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • 15-30ml/1-2tbsp freshly chopped coriander
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • For the mango salsa:
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled, stoned and finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, optional
  • 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped mint
  • 15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped coriander
  • Grated rind and juice of 1 lime

Method

  1. In a large, shallow bowl mix all the burger ingredients together.
  2. Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into 4 x 9cm (3½inch burgers). Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
  3. To make the salsa, mix all the salsa ingredients together in a large bowl, cover and set aside in a cool place, but not the refrigerator.
  4. Cook the burgers on a prepared barbecue or preheated grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked and any meat juices run clear
  5. Serve the burgers in mini naans with the salsa.

Method

  1. In a large, shallow bowl mix all the burger ingredients together.
  2. Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into 4 x 9cm (3½inch burgers). Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
  3. To make the salsa, mix all the salsa ingredients together in a large bowl, cover and set aside in a cool place, but not the refrigerator.
  4. Cook the burgers on a prepared barbecue or preheated grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked and any meat juices run clear
  5. Serve the burgers in mini naans with the salsa.