Ingredients
1lbtuna steak
1stripbacon
¼cuplemongrass wet rub,plus 1 tbsp
salt and freshly ground pepper
vegetable oil
¼cupmayonnaise
4brioche rolls,or hamburger buns
red onion,sliced
Preparation
Light a grill.On a work surface, using a sharp knife, cut the tuna into thin strips.
Stack the strips and cut them into cubes.
Add the minced bacon and chop until the tuna is fine and the bacon is evenly mixed in.
Transfer the tuna mixture to a bowl.
Stir in ¼ cup of the lemongrass rub and season lightly with salt and pepper
Using slightly moistened hands, form the tuna mixture into four 4-inch patties.
Brush the tuna patties with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the burgers over moderately high heat for about 6 minutes, turning once, until browned on the outside.
Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise with the remaining 1 tablespoon of the lemongrass rub and season with salt and pepper.
Set the tuna burgers on the rolls and serve with the aioli and onion slices.
