----------------------------------BURGERS---------------------------------- 1 lb Lean ground beef 1 tb Lemon grass, finely chopped 1/4 c Fresh chopped cilantro 2 ts Thai fish sauce or soy -sauce 1 ts Brown sugar 1/2 ts Grated lime peel 1/2 ts Hot Oriental chili paste 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 c Fresh breadcrumbs -----------------------------------RELISH----------------------------------- 1/2 English cucumber (or -regular), chopped 1/4 c Chopped fresh mint 1 tb Thai fish sauce or soy -sauce 1 tb Rice vinegar 1 tb Sugar (use much less, use -none actually) Combine burger stuff, shape into 4-6 burgers. Drain chopped cucumber; mix in remaining ingredients; reserve. Just before serving, heat grill and brush with oil. Cook burgers and 4 minutes per side, turning once. Makes 4-6 servings. (If lemon grass is very dry, soak 20 minutes before using. If you cannot find lemon grass, use 1 tsp. grated lemon peel.)
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