Burgers of Calais
Actually, this has nothing whatsoever to do with Calais, I’ve just always wanted to make that joke. And seeing as we’re being robbed of a decent summer here in London, you’ve got to get the laughs where you can.
Nothing quite beats a good burger, unless you’re vegetarian of course. And nothing quite beats a homemade one either. You can add all kinds of spices and herbs to it to pep it up a little, or, you can keep it simple, but know exactly what’s in it.
I usually add some red onion compôte to my burger mix, but today I’ve just gone with finely chopped red onion. Added to that are some capers for a little zing, a few dried herbs (I find adding fresh ones too mimsy) and for smokiness, some paprika. Ready to cook after a little rest in the fridge to firm up and you can do this on the barbecue if you’re somewhere sunny, or just on a hot griddle pan if you’re in England.
Maybe next year…
Ingredients (per burger)
150g good minced beef
1tsp dried rosemary
1tsp dried thyme
1tsp smoked paprika
1tsp capers
1 tbsp chopped red onion
Some beaten egg (1 between 2 burgers)
1tbsp breadcrumbs
Plenty of salt and pepper to season
Some sliced red onion
Some lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mustard and ketchup and a good bun.
Method:
Mix all the burger ingredients together well and leave to rest for about 20 minutes in the fridge.
Heat a griddle pan until smoking the. Cook the burger for about three minutes each side, longer if you prefer it well done. Cook the onion rings and toast the bun a little. I prefer sesame topped soft buns, a classic, but you may be trendy and want to use brioche… Your choice.
Top a bun with lettuce, tomato and onion then add the burger, ketchup and mustard and eat with plenty of napkins.
The Modern Husband 
2 Responses to “Burgers of Calais”
Reblogged this on MY OWN BEAUTY 2017 and commented:
Another great recipe that I’ll have to try. Thanks again for sharing.
Oh Wow! This burger is looking fantastic!!!!