Burgers: Crunchy Coconut and Lime Burgers

Ingredients

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  1 pound ground beef


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  1/2 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut


• 
  1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


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  1 egg


• 
  2 tablespoons lime juice


• 
  2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce


• 
  1 tablespoon cream of coconut


• 
  1 teaspoon soy sauce


• 
  1 1/2 teaspoons salt


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  1 cup mayonnaise


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  2 teaspoons cream of coconut


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  1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro


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  1 tablespoon vegetable oil


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  1 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut


• 
  1/2 teaspoon salt


• 
  4 hamburger buns, split

Directions

1. 
   
   Combine the beef, 1/2 cup coconut, cilantro, egg, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon cream of coconut, soy sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a bowl until well mixed. Form into 4 patties, and set aside.
   
   


2. 
   
   Stir together the mayonnaise with 2 teaspoons of cream of coconut and 1 tablespoon of cilantro; set aside. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of coconut and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until the coconut has turned golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
   
   


3. 
   
   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
   
   


4. 
   
   Cook the burgers on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. Spread both cut sides of the hamburger buns with the cilantro mayonnaise. Place the cooked burgers on the bottom buns, sprinkle with the toasted coconut, and serve.
   
   

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