Turkey-Spinach Burgers With Sweet Soy-Ginger Sauce

Ingredients

• •5 ounces baby spinach
• •pepper
• •1 tablespoon canola oil
• •2 tablespoons brown sugar
• •1 tablespoon ginger
• •1 pound ground turkey
• •2 tablespoons mirin
• •salt
• •3 tablespoons scallions
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil
• •2 tablespoons soy sauce

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Method

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1. 1In small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and ginger; bring to boil over medium-high heat, whisking to dissolve sugar. Reduce until slightly syrupy, about 3 minutes. Adjust heat, if necessary, to prevent boil-over.
2. 2Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. (Sauce may be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated in a covered container.) Bring large pot of water to boil. Cook spinach for 1 minute.
3. 3Drain and transfer to cold water bath to stop the cooking.
4. 4Drain again. Dry thoroughly between layers of paper towels. (Spinach may be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated in covered container.)
5. 5In large bowl, combine turkey, scallions, sesame oil, reserved spinach, and 1 tablespoon of reserved sauce. Season with salt and pepper and blend well without overworking.
6. 6Form turkey-spinach mixture into 4 patties, about 3" across and 1" thick.
7. 7Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add patties and cook about 5 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through. Lower heat if necessary to prevent burning.
8. 8Serve with some of the sauce spooned over.
9. 9Garnish with the sliced scallions, if desired.