chicken burgers, thai style

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  15 minutes
servings:  4

ingredients:
1 pound ground chicken
2 garlic cloves - very finely minced
2/3 cup cilantro - finely chopped
2 shallots - very finely minced
1 teaspoon very finely minced red chili
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoon canola oil

steps:
1.  thoroughly mix the chicken, garlic, cilantro, shallots, red chili, fish sauce, salt, and pepper.  form the mixture into 4 burgers, each about 3/4-inch thick.

2.  heat a grill over medium heat.  rub each burger on both sides with a bit of the oil and grill for about 8 minutes on the first side and another 5 minutes on the second, or until nicely marked and firm to the touch.

- goop, march 2013