Hamburgers With Cucumber Relish Recipes

CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Use coarse blade on grinder, (I used food processor) combine all vegetables in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Cover with cold water, let stand 4 hours.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed,& mustard seed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in drained vegetables, simmer 10 minutes.
• Pack into jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
• Yield 5-6 pints.

CUCUMBER AND ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, and salt together in a colander fitted over a bowl; place in the refrigerator for cucumbers and onions to drain, 8 hours to overnight.
• Mix vinegar, sugar, water, flour, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add cucumbers and onions; boil for about 10 more minutes.
• Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for about 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

HAMBURGERS WITH CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Prep and heat grill.
• Meanwhile, stir together ground beef, chopped onion, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Form into 6 large (1/4-inch thick) patties; set aside.
• Combine all relish ingredients except cucumbers, tomatoes and onion rings in medium bowl. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Place hamburgers on grill. Grill, turning once, until desired doneness (10 to 15 minutes for medium). Spoon relish onto hamburgers. Great on onion burger buns!

FIVE SPICE LAMB BURGERS WITH PICKLED CUCUMBER RELISH AND FIVE SPICE AIOLI

Steps:

• For the aioli:
• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and five-spice powder. Refrigerate the aioli until ready to use.
• For the relish:
• In a saute pan over medium-high heat, toast the coriander seeds until fragrant. Drizzle in the vegetable oil, add the red onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent. Stir in the chile and white wine vinegar, and then sprinkle over the sugar, stirring until it dissolves.
• Add the cucumber to the pan, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, and reduce slightly, achieving a light glaze consistency. Season the relish with salt, and let the mixture cool.
• Just before serving the relish, stir in the mint, and season with salt, to taste.
• For the burgers:
• Put the ground lamb, shallot, fresh ginger, garlic, egg yolk, and five-spice powder in a bowl, and mix well. Season the mixture with salt, and black pepper. Divide and shape the lamb mixture into 4 (8-ounce) burger patties. Place the patties in the refrigerator for 1 hour, to allow the flavors to infuse.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Grill the lamb patties until they are seared on both sides, and cooked through. Remove the patties from the grill, and set aside. Place the buns on the grill, cut-side down, and toast until golden.
• Put the lamb patties on the toasted buns, slathered with the Five-Spice Aioli, Pickled Cucumber Relish, and sliced tomato.

CUCUMBER RELISH TOPPING FOR BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine dill, mustard seed, vinegar, oil and mustard in medium bowl.
• Add vegetables; toss to coat.

CHICKEN BURGERS WITH SATAY SAUCE AND SPICY CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Prepare cucumber relish first by dissolving sugar in vinegar.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for at least half an hour.
• Prepare satay sauce by mixing all ingredients until smooth; set aside.
• To prepare burgers, whisk together peanut butter with Tabasco and chicken broth until blended.
• Check ground chicken to be sure it isn't very wet; if it is, blot it with paper toweling.
• In another bowl, stir up chicken with garlic, cilantro, mint, and salt, squeezing mixture with your hands to incorporate ingredients.
• Stir peanut butter mixture into chicken mixture and blend until smooth.
• Form into four thick patties.
• Cook patties on grill or in skillet for about 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• Serve burgers on either buns or warmed flour tortillas, with satay sauce and spicy cucumber relish.

LAMB BURGERS & CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• To make the relish, mix together the ingredients in a large glass bowl, cover and chill for at least 2 hours or it is best chilled overnight.
• In a bowl mix the lamb, onion, pepper, and herbs, season with a little salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
• Pre-Heat The Grill
• Divide the burger mix into 6 equal portions and shape into patties (we use the burger press available from Lakeland)
• Grill/broil allowing 5 minutes on each side for a medium burger and 8 minutes each side for a well-done burger.

SPICY TOFU BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbs of the oil in a frying pan and gently fry all but 1 tbs of the onion with the celery for 5 minutes until thay are soft. Add the garlic and fry for another 2 minutes.
• Put the kidney beans in a bowl and mash them lightly with a fork to break them up. Finely chop the peanuts in a food processor. Pat the tofu dry on kitchen paper, break it into pieces and add it to the nuts in the food processor. Blend them until the tofu is crumbly then add the mixture to the beans together with the fried vegetables, curry paste, breadcrumbs and egg replacer and mix everything well to obtain a thick paste.
• Divide the mixture in the bowl into quarters and shape into burgers, dusting your hands with flour if the mixture is sticky. Heat the remaining oil in the pan and gently fry the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden.
• Meanwhile, chop the cucumber finely and mix it with the reserved tablespoon of chopped onion, the parsley, vinegar and sugar in a bowl. Serve with the burgers.