Asian Burger

Photo: flickr user jesswebb

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 medium onion chopped

4 green onions chopped

3 tablespoons ground toasted sesame seeds

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon coarsely-chopped cilantro

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon cooking oil

6 hamburger buns

(or 4 pita pocket breads, halved)

Cilantro

Green onions

Hoisin sauce

Favorite hamburger condiments

Pickled cucumbers, carrots, or daikon

Preparation

Combine the patty ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions; lightly shape each portion into a patty, 3/4- to 1-inch thick. For pita bread, make 8 smaller patties.

Heat a wide frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Brush with the oil. Add the patties and cook to your liking, 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Serve in buns or pita bread halves with your favorite condiments.

This recipe yields 6 servings.