We love duck in almost any form. We paired this ground duck from Tennessee Grass Fed Farm with the bright fresh flavors of Thailand—always welcome in summer—for an inspired burger that makes great use of your fresh summer herbs. You can use ground pork, turkey or chicken as well.
Ingredients
1 pound ground duck (or turkey, dark meat)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Juice and zest of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons each fresh Thai basil, cilantro and mint, chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
Preparation
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1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix gently. Shape into 4 patties and cook in a heavy skillet (such as cast iron) until done. Serve with lime wedges and Thai basil leaves. Makes 4 burgers.