California Roll Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise recipe - Canadian Living

California Roll Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise recipe - Canadian Living

Sushi lovers will enjoy these golden burgers with all the fun elements of a California roll. Surimi — imitation shellfish usually made from pollock and flavoured with crab or lobster — is available in the refrigerator or freezer section of most grocery stores and makes these large patties affordable.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry bread crumbs
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper
• 1 lb (454 g) surimi, chopped (imitation crabmeat)
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
• 4 crusty rolls or hamburger buns
• 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced cucumbers
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
• Wasabi Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) wasabi powder
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) light mayonnaise

Preparation

In bowl, beat eggs. Stir in 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the crumbs, onions, salt and pepper; mix in surimi. Shape into four 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick patties. Sprinkle remaining crumbs into shallow dish; dip patties into crumbs, turning and patting to coat. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry patties, turning once, until golden, about 10 minutes.

Wasabi Mayonnaise: 
Meanwhile, in bowl, stir wasabi powder with 2 tsp (10 mL) cold water to form paste; stir in mayonnaise.

Cut rolls in half. Toast in toaster or under broiler until golden. Spread wasabi mayonnaise on cut sides of rolls. Layer cucumber, patties then avocado on bottoms; sandwich with tops.

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