Turkey Sliders with Sesame Slaw

Name: Turkey Sliders with Sesame Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce; 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 6 small carrots, grated (about 1-1/2 cups); 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 12 slider buns or dinner rolls, split and toasted

I'm a fan of sliders, especially if they are Asian-inspired. Sweet Hawaiian rolls make them especially tasty. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

Ingredients

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
6 small carrots, grated (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
12 slider buns or dinner rolls, split and toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, hoisin sauce and chili sauce. Refrigerate until serving.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, panko, green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and ginger, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties.
In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, oil and remaining soy sauce. Add carrots, onion, cilantro and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill sliders, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Spread cut sides of buns with mayonnaise mixture. Layer with burger and slaw. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger with 2 tablespoons slaw: 314 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as BENGALI TURKEY SLIDERS WITH SESAME SLAW in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2017