What makes the best burger, I hear you say? This week, Laura Rancie answered this very important question in her article – 5 Essentials to Curating the Perfect Burger – and now we have four creative recipes all burgerholics need in their kitchen repertoire.
Whether you are looking for the ultimate beef burger or something a little more exotic, there is a burger out there for everyone!
For a taste of Asia, this Oh Crab Burger really hits the mark…soft-shell crab on a squid ink or charcoal bun, with crispy batter, Asian slaw and wasabi mayo, this is one for those who like a bit of heat. The crab does take a bit of preparation as you need to clean it and then wait for it to dehydrate for two hours, before deep frying in a batter made from flour and potato starch.
The crunchy slaw is a combination of green papaya, carrot, tomato, green oak lettuce and Japanese red radish pickle, marinated in vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, chilli and salt for 30 minutes to infuse the flavours.
The ultimate Aussie Burger can only really be made with beef as Celebrity Chef, Curtis Stone knows too well – his recipe controversially contains dill pickles, how do you feel about that? Go to our Facebook page and let us know…to pickle, or not to pickle.
Curtis says the messier the burger, the better it tastes and this is one messy edition! Give it a go when those burger cravings hit.
This spicy buttermilk chicken burger is the perfect pairing for an ice-cold craft beer on a hot Summer day and can be made with either soft burger rolls, or brioche-style buns, which are proving to be extremely popular when it comes to what’s between your buns!
Combining Cajun spice, salt and buttermilk for the marinade, make sure to massage the mixture into the breasts and leave overnight for the best result, so the acidity from the marinade seasons and tenderises the chicken. Mexican-style pickled jalapeños add a bit of fire to the burger, while the creamy slaw made from red and white cabbage provides crunch and texture.
As an ingredient, hemp is super versatile with a very mild taste - it can easily be added to almost any recipe without compromising on the original flavour of the dish while adding loads of nutrition to the meal. At Elixiba Herbal Alchemy Bar & Restaurant on Ocean Street in Maroochydore, hemp is the base for burger patties that will make you turn green with envy.
Made from hemp and sunflower seeds, broccoli stems, paprika, miso paste, white beans, peas, chickpea, potato and brown rice flour, shape the mixture into patties and fry until crispy. Serve on your choice of bun with a mix of fresh vegetables such as beetroot, tomato, avocado and salad greens.
What’s your bun in a million fave burger recipe?
