Thai Style Arctic Char Burgers

From our friend Chef Carey Mitchell

Makes 6-8 patties

Preheat oven to 350’F/ 177’F

Ingredients:

• 1Lb Arctic char , thawed, & skin removed
• 1 medium Spanish onion, diced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped
• 2 thumb size nubs fresh ginger, roughly chopped
• Tablespoon mustard seed
• Tablespoon cumin powder
• teaspoon chili flakes
• 20 leaves Thai basil, (or Italian)
• 1/4c packed cilantro
• 2 eggs
• 3 Tablespoons black sesame seeds
• Tablespoon salt
• 3/4c panko crumbs ( or any bread crumb will do )

Directions:

1. In food processor/ blender first purée lemongrass, ginger , & onion
2. Add ALL other ingredients to blender with lemongrass, ginger, & onion
3. Forms patties, mixture may be a little sticky but will hold together once cooked
4. Heat frying pans on med-high heat , put oil of choice down
5. Once hot , pan sear patties (approx. 2-3 mins each side, until browned)
6. Place in oven for about 7-10 mins, until internal temperature reaches 145’F/63’C
7. Enjoy with your favourite condiments 🙂