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Thai Spicy Peanut Sauce Turkey Burger

[heart_this] · Sep 4, 2008 · 59 Comments

Thai Spicy Peanut Sauce Turkey Burger

Shortly after I started food blogging I tried using peanut butter in a savory dish for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Recently, when I came across the concept of a Thai style burger with peanut sauce I knew that I would have to try making some. I wanted to try making the burgers with turkey as I had enjoyed it so much the last time. Since the most important ingredient in these burgers was the peanut sauce I decided to go with the peanut sauce from the moo satay that I had liked so much. I have also been enjoying using fresh herbs in my burgers this summer so I added some green onions and cilantro to these burgers. The spicy peanut burgers came together easily and this time they held together nicely. I served the burgers with even more yummy peanut sauce poured on them. I might have used a little too much peanut sauce as it was dripping all over. The burgers were so moist and tasty that it hardly mattered that they were a little messy. I just can’t seem to get enough of that peanut sauce! I wonder what I can use it with next?

Thai Spicy Peanut Sauce Turkey Burger

Thai Spicy Peanut Sauce Turkey Burger

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup peanut sauce (or your favorite store bought brand)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup peanut sauce (or your favorite store bought brand)
  • 4 buns
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
directions
  1. Mix the turkey, peanut sauce, green onions, cilantro, egg, and bread crumbs in a large bowl.
  2. Form 4 patties and place on a broiling pan.
  3. Broil until cooked, about 10-15 minutes flipping once in the middle.
  4. Assemble the burger, pouring some peanut sauce onto the patty in the bun.
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Comments

  1. Maria says

    September 4, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    PB in a burger…who would of thought? Looks good!

    Reply
    • May Posse says

      November 23, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      It’s delicious! My picky family love ut!

      Reply
  2. Amber says

    September 4, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    Thai peanut sauce…Marry me?

    Reply
  3. HoneyB says

    September 4, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Umm, Kevin? How can you have too much peanut sauce? :p

    Reply
  4. meeso says

    September 4, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    That sauce looks so good all over that burger!!!

    Reply
  5. Steph says

    September 4, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    That’s why peanut butter is the best! It works in desserts and savoury dishes. And.. there is no such thing as too much peanut butter!!

    Reply
  6. [eatingclub] vancouver || js says

    September 4, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    That peanut sauce looks killer! I love the flavour combinations here.

    Reply
  7. Jan says

    September 5, 2008 at 12:05 am

    I’m not sure I like the idea of all that peanut sauce on top, but if you say it’s good, I believe you. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Katie says

    September 5, 2008 at 12:48 am

    I can eat peanut sauce like that with a spoon.

    Reply
  9. Mrs Ergül says

    September 5, 2008 at 1:02 am

    Goodness! I mean peanut sauce goodness! You might wanna try it it in this indonesian dish called ‘gado gado’ I’m sure you can find the recipes easily!

    Reply
  10. Manggy says

    September 5, 2008 at 1:51 am

    Wrong! You can never have too much peanut sauce 😉 It’s one of my favorite things! Yum!

    Reply
  11. Deb says

    September 5, 2008 at 1:56 am

    Oh you are the bufger king!!! So many different ideas. very inspiring.

    I have a great dish that I make frequently with pasta and fresh vegetables with peanut sauce spooned over, topped with crushed peanuts or cashews and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro (or coriander as we call it here). Everyone that tastes it wants the recipe! Your left over sauce would be perfect for that.

    Reply
  12. Apples and Butter says

    September 5, 2008 at 2:27 am

    I love peanut sauce in savory dishes. Great idea to use it on a burger! I use mine as a dipping sauce for chicken skewers. I’ll have to try it on a burger next!

    Reply
  13. Cheryl says

    September 5, 2008 at 2:39 am

    I am not a huge fan of Turkey Burgers but this looks divine!

    Reply
  14. Paula says

    September 5, 2008 at 2:53 am

    We loooove peanut butter sauces in this house, and this turkey burger would be devoured in seconds. Another great post from your kitchen!

    Reply
  15. mikky says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:29 am

    something different… something i want to try… 🙂 thanks for this brilliant idea…

    Reply
  16. Sweet Bird says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:31 am

    Umm…wow. You rock.

    Reply
  17. vanpham says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:36 am

    What a gorgeous burger! Love your combination.

    Reply
  18. Helene says

    September 5, 2008 at 4:06 am

    I have to try cooking with peanut butter again. I did not have a good recipe the 1st time. This looks delicious. I usually make desserts with peanut butter.

    Reply
  19. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    September 5, 2008 at 4:09 am

    Ok that is one combo that I would have never thought of – But I am so game to try this – Love the out of the burger box thinking! Way to go…

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    September 5, 2008 at 4:24 am

    What a gourmet burger! The peanut sauce dripping down the burger is killing me! You can never have too much sauce!

    Reply
  21. Diana Evans says

    September 5, 2008 at 5:08 am

    oh wow Kevin…I love anything peanutty….and thai food is one of my favorites…

    this looks amazing! I think you should have a contest on your blog for “dinner with Kevin” and then the winner gets to pick what yummy treats you will make from your blog…

    or perhaps you can auction off a dinner and make some money for a charity….

    Cheers….
    Diana

    Reply
  22. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    September 5, 2008 at 5:19 am

    Really original! I’m drooling!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  23. Jan says

    September 5, 2008 at 6:30 am

    Peanut butter sauce – Mmmmm yumo!

    Reply
  24. Beachlover says

    September 5, 2008 at 6:42 am

    I never try peanut sauce turkey burger!! what a creative invention!!..now your peanut sauce make me wanna to make satay!

    Reply
  25. Marie says

    September 5, 2008 at 7:11 am

    Now that looks like a burger I could quite happily sink my teeth into! Looks fabulous!

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    September 5, 2008 at 7:35 am

    If there is just one sauce that I could pick it would be Thai Peanut sauce- and Thai ice-tea…. yum. What a way to step the Turkey burger up a few notches..

    Reply
  27. Clumbsy Cookie says

    September 5, 2008 at 8:42 am

    You’ve been doing some mean burguers lately!

    Reply
  28. Cara says

    September 5, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    Sounds totally delish! I love peanut sauce too.

    Reply
  29. hot garlic says

    September 5, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    OHhhh Kev! This is speaking to me, and it’s saying ‘eat me!’

    This looks so good, I love Thai food and I could drink peanut sauce from a cup!

    I find it so easy to buy it from my nearest Thai restaurant, it’s as good as homemade {for one, because it is, for two, I don’t make it that well!} and I think last time I purchased it , it was all of $1.50 for a 16 oz container. Hello! Could you even make it for that cheap at home?

    I will be making this, I’ll let you know how it goes!

    Reply
  30. Gloria (Canela) says

    September 5, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Dear Kevin always I thought yours burgers are something tasty and special, look absolutely yummy, maybe try this today because I have turkey right now.
    uppps and the Caprice sandich is a dream!!! xxxGloria

    Reply
  31. noobcook says

    September 5, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    satay’s peanut sauce is like my favourite sauce ever! 😀

    Reply
  32. Prudy says

    September 5, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    I am cuckoo for peanut sauce so I’m all over this one.

    Reply
  33. Aggie says

    September 5, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    Oh my, Kevin you are cooking the most awesome burgers lately!! This looks fantastic!!

    Reply
  34. Adam says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    Awesome burgers Kev… Peanut sauce is amazing 🙂

    Reply
  35. Elra says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Kevin,
    I want to be honest with this one, I can not picture myself eating this. I must admit that you are so inventive!

    Reply
  36. Deborah says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    You are turning into the burger king!

    Reply
  37. Dee says

    September 5, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Mmm… I love peanut sauce, I just can’t seem to get it like they do in the little roadside sate stall near where I live 🙁 I love the idea of the sauce in a burger!

    Reply
  38. crunchLin says

    September 5, 2008 at 4:19 pm

    oh man that looks to-die-for!
    i’d love to sink my teeth into that!

    Reply
  39. Grace says

    September 5, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    what an interesting combo! i’m still not convinced that peanut butter belongs in savory dishes, but don’t give up on me yet! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Indonesia-Eats says

    September 5, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    huaa looks so tempting, Kevin!

    Last night, I made the Indonesian salad with spicy peanut sauce. we call pecel.

    Reply
  41. lisa says

    September 5, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    That peanut sauce is calling my name!

    Reply
  42. Lori says

    September 5, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    Hmmm great idea Kevin. Peanut butter and turkey are a good compliment, I think.

    Reply
  43. Gloria (Canela) says

    September 5, 2008 at 6:59 pm

    Dear Kevin I made these turkey burger today and was amazing, so tasty, many thanks dear,xxGloria
    (Great recipe)
    I freeze someones to other day!!

    Reply
  44. Kristen says

    September 5, 2008 at 8:12 pm

    Such a unique recipe, Kevin. Looks simple and good!

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    September 5, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    next time i have a burger i will definitely have to try it with a peanut sauce!

    Reply
  46. Darius T. Williams says

    September 5, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    You’re so innovative – you do know that right?

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  47. Bobby says

    September 6, 2008 at 12:54 am

    This burger looks amazing! I noticed this recipe calls for panko bread crumbs. Do you happen to know where I can buy them at? I have looked at super walmart as well as a few local grocery stores but cannot find them anywhere.

    Reply
  48. Kevin says

    September 6, 2008 at 12:57 am

    Bobby: You should be able to find them in the Asian section of a larger grocery store or at your local Asian grocery store. If not, regular bread crumbs would be fine.

    Reply
  49. Alexa says

    September 6, 2008 at 1:47 am

    I did a double take when I saw this post and picture. I love the concept and the recipe. Well done!

    Reply
  50. Marc @ NoRecipes says

    September 6, 2008 at 2:55 am

    That looks great Kevin. Love the way the peanut sauce is draped over the burger like fudge on a sundae.

    Reply
  51. Laura says

    September 6, 2008 at 7:52 am

    Your burger is making me so hungry…I definitely have to give this a try! My fave is Superstore’s PC brand Peanut Satay sauce. Now I just need some ground turkey…

    Reply
  52. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    September 6, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Turkey burgers are great, but often so dry. The peanut sauce will really help moisten them!

    Reply
  53. Mike of Mike's Table says

    September 7, 2008 at 4:05 am

    You sold me on these with the photo. That sounds like it would be incredibly delicious

    Reply
  54. Madkat says

    September 7, 2008 at 6:43 am

    So I have to know, where did you come across the recipe for thai burgers with peanut sauce?!?

    Reply
  55. Jeanne says

    September 8, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    I’ve never been a huge fan of savoury peanut dishes, but it may be time to revisit that… The burgers look heavenly, but as you say – not first date food 😉

    Reply
  56. Jaime says

    September 9, 2008 at 4:56 am

    mmm i love peanut sauce! i only wish my hubby would eat it

    Reply
  57. Anonymous says

    September 19, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    looks like a turd

    Reply
  58. Therese says

    April 27, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    I know this is an old recipe/post, but I just gotta tell you we inaugurated our new grill with this recipe. We amped up the chili sauce and combined part of the finished peanut sauce with mayo to create a creamier sauce to top the burger, garnished it with alfalfa sprouts and more fresh cilantro and voila! My entire family–teenagers included–were hooked. This meal will appear on our dinner table over and over again this spring/summer. Thank you!!

    Reply

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