How To make Thai Burgers with Mint Cucumber Relish

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.)