Sriracha Turkey Burger with Los Angeles Cock Sauce Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 4 sliced scallions (white, light green and some dark green parts, divided)
- ½ cup julienned carrots
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (divided)
- 2 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
- 6 hamburger buns
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 136g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 311 | |
| Calories from Fat 145 | 47% |
| Total Fat 16.26g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 3.49g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium 289mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 16.62g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 2.7g | 2% |
| Protein 23.67g | 38% |
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