A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mr. Anonymous, the first person to actually think of putting a meat patty and a compendium of assortments (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions being the most common) between a bun (Genius!). Little did he know that what he had just created, would end up being a global fast-food phenomenon. Beef or Vegetarian, Tofu or Chicken, the options are endless. Here’s a time-tested recipe that will make you forget all about the famous Big burger you get at McRonalds (yes, the spelling mistake is deliberate).Unlike the aforementioned Big burger, this patty has a rich flavor and the tartar sauce gives your sandwich the extra kick.
Ingredients for Patty
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 kg beef, chicken or mutton
- 3-4 bread (soaked and drained)
- 3-4 tbsp BBQ sauce
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp mustard sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Ingredients for Tartar Sauce
- 2 tbsp pickle relish or pickled cucumber (chopped)
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp mustard sauce
- salt to taste
- lemon or vinegar 1 tbsp
Method
- Mix all the ingredients for the patty and divide the mix into 2-inch balls
- Pat each ball into a circular disc abut 4 inches in diameter
- Fry these patties in a pan (you can also choose to grill them) until they are cooked to your desired consistency
- Place each patty in a bun and make sure you apply the tartar sauce on both sides
- You can additionally garnish it with cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, mustard, and BBQ sauce
Yikes! I almost forgot about the crispy wedges. So here’s how you make these:
Ingredients for Wedges
- 3-4 medium potatoes (parboiled)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn flour
- 1/4 tsp paprika powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- salt to taste
Method
- Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges
- Mix the rest of the dry ingredients into a powder and sprinkle it evenly over the potatoes, making sure you coat all the sides properly
- Deep-fry in oil (you could try baking them but I’m not sure whether it will work or not)
- Serve without delay
Hope you like this!