HAWAIIAN TUNA BURGER WITH MAUI WOWEE SALSA
Author: Sutter Home® Build a Better Burger 2000 Grand Prize, Jamie Miller, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
Say aloha to delicious with this tropical twist on the traditional burger. The flavors of Asian sesame oil, lime juice and ginger combine with other spices to create a distinctive tuna burger.
Ingredients
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0.000
Maui Wowee Salsa
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2.000
2
cups
chopped Maui onion (or other sweet onion)
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0.500
½
cup
minced green onions
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0.250
¼
cup
pickled ginger, chopped
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
Asian sesame oil
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1.500
1 ½
Tbsp.
soy sauce
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
freshly squeezed lime juice
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0.000
Patties
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2.000
2
lbs.
boneless, skinless yellowfin tuna, finely chopped
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0.500
½
cup
panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
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1.000
1
egg, lightly beaten
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0.250
¼
cup
Dijon mustard
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
minced garlic
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
honey
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
Asian sesame oil
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2.000
2
tsp.
kosher salt
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0.500
½
tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
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0.250
¼
tsp.
ground cayenne
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0.000
Vegetable oil, for brushing on the grill rack
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6.000
6
sesame buns, split
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0.500
½
cup
bottled teriyaki sauce
Instructions
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
To make the salsa:
- Combine the Maui onion, green onions, pickled ginger, cilantro, 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil, soy sauce, and lime juice in a bowl and mix well.
- Set aside to allow the flavors to blend.
To make the patties:
- Combine the tuna, panko, egg, mustard, garlic, honey, tablespoons sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl.
- Handling the tuna as little as possible to avoid compacting it, mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form the portions into patties to fit the buns.
- When the grill is ready, brush the grill rack with vegetable oil.
- Place the patties on the rack, cover, and cook, turning once, just until opaque throughout, about 4 minutes on each side.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, place the buns, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
To assemble the burgers:
- Brush the cut sides of the buns with the teriyaki sauce.
- On each roll bottom, place a patty and an equal portion of the salsa.
- Add the bun tops and serve.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados.





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