Salmon Bobotie Burgers

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From The Great Big Burger Book. Bobotie is traditionally made with meat. This is a salmon interpretation."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet, skin and bones remove then cut into small chunks
• 1 cup finely diced crustless white bread or 1 cup semolina bread
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 large egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons dried currants
• 2 tablespoons fruit chutney

directions

1. Add salmon to a food processor; grind to a fine consistency; place salmon in a bowl and refrigerate.
2. In a small bowl, soak the bread in the milk for a few minutes, mashing it several times with a fork.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over med-high heat.
4. Add in the onion; lower heat to medium, cook 1 minute or until translucent.
5. Add in the curry powder; cook about 30 seconds, until the curry is fragrant and combine with the onion.
6. Remove pan from heat.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground salmon, soaked bread, egg, turmeric, almonds, currants, and chutney.
8. Add in the onion mixture; mix well.
9. Using wet hands, form into 6 patties (each should be about ¾ inch thick).
10. Heat ½ tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet.
11. Add 3 patties and pan-fry 3-5 minutes per side or just until cooked through.
12. Repeat with the remaining patties.
13. Serve on lightly toasted white bread or brioche; top with extra chutney and lettuce leaves.