Hamburger
Hamburger is a very delicious, tangy, tasty and snack from Europe, liked by all, around the world. Here is my simple recipe with Iraqi (Arbel) touch.
Ingredients For Hamburger Patties
- Ground Beef/Lamb/Chicken/Fish 1/2 kg
- Bread crumbs(optional) 1/3 cup
- Garlic crushed 1/2 pod
- Ginger crushed 1 inch piece
- Lemon juice (optional) 1 tablespoon
- Green chillies chopped (optional) 2
- Fresh Parsley/Celery/Thyme/Coriander a few
- Oil/butter 2 teaspoon
- Chilli to taste
- Salt to taste
- Sumak powder2 teaspoon
- Allspice powder1 teaspoon
- Cardamom green powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon
Ingredients For Arrangements of Hamburger:
- Grilled/Fried Hamburger patties 6
- Sliced Cucumber 1
- Sliced Onion 1
- Sliced Tomato 1
- Lettuce leaves a few
- Cheese slices 6-12
- Tomato Ketchup for dressing
- Mayonnaise/Tahini Sauce for dressing
- Hamburger Bun 6
Procedure for Hamburger Patties:
- Mix together all ingredients for patties except oil/butter.
- Knead well and keep aside for an hour.
- Divide the mixture in 6 portions and make round flat patties by pressing with hands or with the help of burger press.
- Grill over charcoal fire/gas grill till meat is tender.
- Brush oil on patties during grilling. Keep turning patties during grilling.
- You can also fry patties in oil, over an iron skillet if you do not have grilling facility.
Arrangement of Hamburger
- Arrange the grilled/fried hamburger patties on bun and garnish with fresh tomato slices, onion slices, cucumber slices, lettuce leaves and cheese slices.
- Pour Tomato Ketchup and Mayonnaise over garnish.
- Note: Before pouring Ketchup/Mayonnaise/Tahina sauce, Hamburger patties with buns and garnish can be heated in oven to melt cheese and serve hot.
- Hamburgers are ready. Enjoy with your friends and family at home.
