M Café’s Seared Tuna Burger with California Avocado

Serves: 4

Ingredients

As needed Tuna Burger Patties (recipe follows)
As needed Spicy Yuzu Mayo (recipe follows)
2 Tbsp. clarified soy margarine (or clarified butter)
1 Fresh California Avocados*, sliced
2 oz. daikon sprouts
4 shiso leaves
8 pickled red onion slices (optional)
4 hamburger buns

Tuna Burger Patties (Yield: approx. 1 lb.)

1 lb. sushi-quality tuna, coarsely ground
1 Tbsp. red jalapeno or Fresno chile, minced
1 Tbsp. cilantro, minced
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp. green onion (tops only), minced
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. fresh lime zest, minced
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. panko breadcrumbs

Spicy Yuzu Mayo (Yield: 1/2 cup)

4 oz. vegan mayonnaise, or favorite mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. yuzu citron juice
3/4 tsp. shichimi togarashi
As needed Sea salt, to taste

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.