Korean chile paste (also known as gochujang) blended into the ground turkey makes this turkey burger recipe incredibly moist and flavorful. Top these healthy turkey burgers with kimchi--a fermented mixture of cabbage and other vegetables--which can be found near other refrigerated Asian ingredients or near sauerkraut or pickles in well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores.

Turkey Burgers with Gochujang & Kimchi

turkey

scallions, sliced

Korean chile paste (see Tips), divided

sesame oil

mayonnaise

whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted

English cucumber

kimchi

Combine turkey, scallions, 5 teaspoons chile paste and sesame oil in a medium bowl; gently knead together. Do not overmix. Form into 4 burgers, about 4 inches wide.


Oil the grill rack (see Tips). Grill the burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes.


Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and the remaining 3 teaspoons chile paste in a small bowl. Assemble the burgers on toasted buns with 2 teaspoons of the mayonnaise mixture, 3 slices cucumber and 1/4 cup kimchi each.


I thought these were a delicious spin on a turkey burger. I took the advice from the other reviews and added a little breadcrumb and egg to act as a binder. The left overs warmed up well the next day.

This has been our “go to” turkey burger since the recipe first appeared in Eating Well. Husband doesn’t care for kimchi (I love it) so I serve the burgers as individual “meat loaves” with the spicy mayo as a dipping sauce &amp; kimchi on the side. Absolutely delicious.

This was so delicious!! I used Beyond Meat burger patties and i added siracha in the sauce and vegan mayo. Also, i added fresh watercress. Yummy

Delicious, great balance of texture and flavor with the cucumber, kimchi, and gochujang. Based on the other reviews, I made some small changes to help keep the burger together: added 1 egg and 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs. I also let the patties firm up in the fridge before putting them on the grill. Will definitely be making these again!

Very tasty, surprisingly easy, not too spicy
My wife and I were surprised with how easy the recipe was and how tasty it was. We were concerned with how spicy it was going to be, but when it all came together, we enjoyed it thoroughly.

The only thing I wasn't thrilled about was that three of the burgers started separating on our griddle. I don't know if that was my error in cooking or if the recipe could use a better binding agent.

Either way, this recipe is a keeper! 
Pros: Very tasty, easy, simple
Cons: Possibly needs a binding agent

Quick and tastyUnusual, flavorful, quick and easy. If you're tired of the same old turkey burgers with BBQ sauce or ground turkey in chili, this is worth a try. We followed the recipe except for the kimchi and enjoyed it.Pros: Easy, flavorful, differentCons: Not for those who don't like spicy - which may leave it out for family BBQs

Quick and tasty
Unusual, flavorful, quick and easy. If you're tired of the same old turkey burgers with BBQ sauce or ground turkey in chili, this is worth a try. We followed the recipe except for the kimchi and enjoyed it.
Pros: Easy, flavorful, different
Cons: Not for those who don't like spicy - which may leave it out for family BBQs

turkey burgers with gochujang & kimchi

Author : EatingWell Test Kitchen

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