Vietnamese Tuna Burger

A fresh and flavorful Asian-inspired burger made with chopped tuna steak, fragrant herbs, and topped with a crunchy Vietnamese-style slaw. Coated in panko breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden brown.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup broccoli slaw
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • pound tuna steak
  • ½ cup sliced scallions
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 piece hamburger buns

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a bowl, combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Add cabbage, carrots and broccoli slaw; toss and set aside. In a second bowl, combine cilantro, mint, fish sauce, soy sauce and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Add tuna and scallions; mix until combined. Form tuna mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Place panko on a plate; coat each patty with crumbs. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook burgers, flipping once, until well browned, about 4 minutes per side. Place 1 burger on bottom of each bun; top with 1/4 of slaw and other bun half.

    20 min

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