Turkey Sliders with Sesame Slaw
Serve these as a hearty appetizer or even a main course.
Ingredients
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
6 small carrots, grated (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
12 slider buns or dinner rolls, split and toasted
Directions
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, hoisin sauce and chili sauce. Refrigerate until serving.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and ginger, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties.
In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, oil and remaining soy sauce. Add carrots, onion, cilantro and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
Grill sliders, covered, on a greased rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, about 3 minutes on each side. Spread cut sides of buns with mayonnaise mixture. Layer each bottom with a burger and 2 tablespoons slaw. Replace tops.