----------------------------------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.)