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James's Fresh Tuna With Hoisin & Ginger

1 lb skinless boneless salmon fillet cut 1" pieces
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbl hoisin sauce
2 tbl mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1 x garlic clove minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
2 1/2 tsp oriental sesame oil
4 lrg sesame-seed hamburger buns
    Additional hoisin sauce
    Additional mayonnaise
8 x butter lettuce leaves

 Method :
Place first 4 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until coarsely ground. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute patties until fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, toast hamburger buns. Spread bottom halves of buns with additional hoisin. Spread top halves with additional mayonnaise. Transfer burgers to bottom halves of bun; top each with 2 lettuce leaves and top half of bun.
This recipe yields 4 servings.