Name: Vietnamese Tuna Burger
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided; 1/2 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar, divided; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup broccoli slaw; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1 1/4 pound tuna steak, finely chopped; 1/2 cup sliced scallions; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 4 hamburger buns, split

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Vietnamese Tuna BurgerLevi Brown

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided

1/2 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar, divided

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup broccoli slaw

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light soy sauce

1 1/4 pound tuna steak, finely chopped

1/2 cup sliced scallions

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

4 hamburger buns, split

Preparation

In a bowl, combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Add cabbage, carrots and broccoli slaw; toss and set aside. In a second bowl, combine cilantro, mint, fish sauce, soy sauce and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Add tuna and scallions; mix until combined. Form tuna mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Place panko on a plate; coat each patty with crumbs. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook burgers, flipping once, until well browned, about 4 minutes per side. Place 1 burger on bottom of each bun; top with 1/4 of slaw and other bun half.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 477 calories

15 g fat

3 g saturated fat

42 g carbohydrates

3 g fiber

41 g protein

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self

Recipe notes

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