Shiitake Mushroom & Hoisin Beef Burgers

1 lb ground beef
4 potato buns
2 cloves garlic (peel and use a zester or finely chop and use flat side of knife to smash into paste)
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/2 oz dried shitake mushrooms
2 scallions-cut off roots, thinly slice separating white bottoms and green tops
1/2 lb baby bok choy- discard root end and thinly slice
2 tbsp sweet white miso paste
1/4 mayonnaise

In a bowl, combine mushrooms and 1 cup hot water.  Let stand about 10min to rehydrate.

Put bok choy in bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt-pepper and toss to coat.

In a bowl, combine miso paste and mayonnaise and salt-pepper to taste.

Drain mushrooms and finely chop.

In large bowl, combine mushrooms, beef, garlic, white bottoms of scallions, hoisin sauce, salt, pepper.  Mix to combine. Form into four 1/2in thick patties.

Can grill or heat large non-stick pan with 2 teaspoons olive oil on medium/high heat.  Add patties and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preference of doneness.

If you cook in a pan leave brown bits (fond) and add buns cut side down to pan (add olive oil if dry)  Toast 30sec or so until lightly browned.

Make burger by topping with miso mayonnaise and bok chop.

Serves well with sweet potato fries!!