Thai Style Arctic Char Burgers

From our friend Chef Carey Mitchell at Wild Thyme Foodie near Durham

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 :)