Lamb and kawakawa herb burgers with caramelised pineapple and Asian slaw
A tropical inspired lamb burger
Serves
4
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
These tasty homemade lamb burgers are one of our favourite burger recipes and wipe the proverbial floor with anything a fast food joint can whip up.
The sweetness of pineapple perfectly complements the peppery bite of native kawakawa herb in this tasty lamb burger recipe. The flavourful patty is accompanied with Asian slaw to add freshness and crunch. Now that's honest to goodness deliciousness!
This recipe is courtesy of www.silverfernfarms.com
These tasty homemade lamb burgers are one of our favourite burger recipes and wipe the proverbial floor with anything a fast food joint can whip up. The sweetness of pineapple perfectly complements the peppery bite of native kawakawa herb in this tasty lamb burger recipe. The flavourful patty is accompanied with Asian slaw to add freshness and crunch. Now that's honest to goodness deliciousness!
Ingredients
4 Silver Fern Farms Lamb and Kawakawa Herb Burgersi
olive oil
for brushing4 white bread rollsi
split in half and toastedcrisp fried shallots
to serve
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp palm sugar
grated1 Tbsp fish sauce
4 slices pineapple
fresh
1 cup red cabbagei
thinly sliced1 small carrots
julienned2 spring onions
sliced¼ cup fresh coriander leaves
chopped1/4 cup mayonnaise
Use Japanese Mayonnaise2 tsp wasabi paste
or to taste1 lime
finely grated zest and juice
Method
To prepare caramelised pineapple, combine the lime juice, palm sugar and fish sauce in a medium bowl.
Add pineapple, stir to coat then set aside to marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
Before serving the burgers; barbecue, chargrill, or pan-fry the pineapple for 3-4 minutes until golden and tender, turning frequently.
To prepare the slaw, place red or green cabbage, carrot, spring onions and coriander in a bowl.
In another bowl, combine the Japanese mayonnaise, wasabi, lime zest and juice.
Remove Silver Fern Farms Lamb and Kawakawa Herb Burgers from the fridge and allow to bloom for 10 minutes at room temperature,
Preheat a barbecue on high.
Brush burgers with olive oil then cook for 3½ minutes each side, or until cooked through (cook for 4 minutes each side if cooking on the stovetop).
Transfer to the tray and keep warm.
To serve, combine slaw and dressing.
Place a burger onto each toasted bun base.
Top with a slice of grilled pineapple and some slaw.
Sprinkle with crispy shallots and top with a toasted bun.
Nutrition Information per Serving (501g)
These burgers are a great source of iron and zinc - essential nutrients needed by the whole family for immunity, healthy bones and growth and development in children!