At this point staying home is the new normal. Although it has been a challenging time for the world, it has also been a time of embracing simple pleasures. Finding joy in an afternoon walk in the neighborhood, having a FaceTime or Zoom call with an old friend or simply opening up that book that has been sitting on your nightstand for months.

We are so fortunate to have the technology we do that enables us to connect so quickly with our friends, family and co-workers and we are seeing how much we can accomplish with the changes we have been forced to make.

This time of pause has been a time of appreciation, learning and sharing with one another. It gives me so much pleasure to share the love I have for cooking. Continually trying to figure out exciting recipes that all three of my children will enjoy can be somewhat challenging, since my older daughter doesn’t eat meat and my younger daughter doesn’t love fish. This recipe is rather simple, absolutely delicious and wins over even the weary fish eaters, you won’t even realize you're eating fish!

Stay positive, stay calm and stay home!

Tasty Tuna Burgers

Serves 4 People

1.5 tablespoons sesame oil

1.5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 egg lightly beaten

1 pound sushi grade tuna, finely diced

¼ cup finely diced

red bell peppers

2 scallions finely sliced

Kosher salt

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Olive Oil for cooking

In a mixing bowl pour the sesame oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and beaten egg

Mix well, then fold in the tuna, red peppers and scallions

Mix well to combine all

Sprinkle salt and fold in the panko breadcrumbs to lightly bind everything.
Form the mixture into patties and set on a platter

Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes so that the patties get firm and hold their shape when cooked

Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat and add the oil

Cook the patties so they get browned on the outside

Depending if you like more rare inside – about 3-5 minutes and if more cooked through 5-10 minutes

Serve inside a warm bun (can grill on high heat)

Add:

Spicy Sriracha Mayo (my favorite Stonewall Sriracha Aioli)
Spicy Mustard
Pickled ginger
Pickles
Sliced tomatoes
Butter lettuce (wrap them as an alternative to bread)
Top if off with sautéed onions or shallots

Let me know how this wins over those eating in your house!!

With warmth and love,

Nancy xo

Nancy Ellin

Sales Agent | DRE# 01896101
310.909.6063
nancy.ellin@compass.com

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