Thai Burgers With Mint Cucumber Relish

--BURGERS

-- 1 lb Lean ground beef

1 tb Lemon grass, finely chopped

1/4 c Fresh chopped cilantro

2 ts Thai fish sauce or soy

-sauce 1 ts Brown sugar

1/2 ts Grated lime peel

1/2 ts Hot Oriental chili paste

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 c Fresh breadcrumbs

---RELISH

--- 1/2 English cucumber (or

-regular), chopped 1/4 c Chopped fresh mint

1 tb Thai fish sauce or soy

-sauce 1 tb Rice vinegar

1 tb Sugar (use much less, use

-none actually) Combine burger stuff, shape into 4-6 burgers. Drain chopped cucumber; mix in remaining ingredients; reserve. Just before serving, heat grill and brush with oil. Cook burgers and 4 minutes per side, turning once. Makes 4-6 servings. (If lemon grass is very dry, soak 20 minutes before using. If you cannot find lemon grass, use 1 tsp. grated lemon peel.)