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Mayonnaise
1 cup good quality mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
Burgers
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup coarse grated eggplant
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
Salsa
1 1/2 cups chopped tomato
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil
6 good-quality hamburger buns, split
For mayonnaise combine mayonnaise with sour cream and ginger. Fold in blue cheese and chill until needed.
To prepare burgers combine ground beef, eggplant, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, allspice and salt until thoroughly incorporated, but not overly compacted. Form meat into six patties sized to fit buns.
Salsa is made by combining in a small bowl the chopped tomatoes with mint, onion and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat stove top grill pan or heavy skillet and brush with oil. Cook patties turning once until done to personal preference. For medium cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
To assemble burgers, spread mayonnaise over the cut sides of warmed buns. On each bun bottom, place a patty and top with salsa. Add the top bun and serve.
Serves 6
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