All-American Half-pounders - American. There are several kinds of hamburgers, ranging from those that come frozen or served up in fast-food chains to the slightly more classy supermarket varieties. Few people, I suspect, have tasted the real thing, which consists of good steak chopped and tenderised, formed into burgers and grilled on charcoal. The degree of thickness is paramount, since that ensures a crisp, charred outside and a juicy, rare, medium-rare or whatever-you-like inside. I find that 4 oz (110 g) of meat is perfect if it is going to be served in a bun, but 8 oz (225 g) is best for a more sophisticated adult version.
Personally, I prefer it to eating a plain grilled steak. Serves 4 This recipe is taken from Delia Smith’s Summer Collection. If you're on a diet, don't eat a hamburger: it really is vital that it contains 20 per cent fat, as this is what keeps the meat moist while cooking. The ultimate burger and chips (Jamie's Dinners) How to make the best burgers by Anna Marie Julyan. Mad Men recipes: Pears Baked in Red Wine alla Piemontese. Mad Men recipes: Avocado and Crabmeat Mimosa. Recipes - Easy Recipes, Recipe ideas, find good food recipes on MyDish. Food - Chefs : The Hairy Bikers recipes. London's Best Street Food (East) A street food revolution is happening. Some of the best food in the capital is being served on plastic plates, in paper napkins or between slices of crusty bread - on the street. Here are the top spots in East London.
Many of them are part of the collective eat.st - watch our interview with founder Petra Barran. Big Apple Hot Dogs When and Where: They are based mainly in Old Street (239 Old St, near the station) but they pop up all over the city, including at Street Feast in Dalston and Portobello. They are even doing a stint at Edinburgh Fringe! Serves: Artisan hot dogs made with freshly-baked buns and unbelievable sausages, expertly smoked by an enigmatic Polish sausage man. Order this: A hot dog will succeed or fail on the quality of its sausage. Website: www.bigapplehotdogs.com Twitter: twitter.com/bigapplehotdogs See locations Homeslice When and Where: The Sebright Arms (E2), Mon 7pm-11pm, London Fields Primary School (nr.
Website: www.homeslicepizza.co.uk/ See locations Spit and Roast. Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers Recipe : Review : Food Network Kitchens. Directions Preheat a grill to medium-high. Place the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the olives, garlic, oregano, chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin and allspice in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Mix the pork into the olive mixture; season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Make a deep pocket in each; stuff with some manchego, then close the patty around the cheese. Brush the burgers with oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush the cut sides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; grill until lightly toasted. Per serving: Calories 751; Fat 51 g (Saturated 18 g); Cholesterol 117 mg; Sodium 1,024 mg; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 39 g Photograph by Antonis Achilleos.
London's Best Street Food. Some of the best food in London isn't found in expensive restaurants. It's served on plastic plates, in paper napkins or between slices of crusty bread - on the street. So if you're in the capital this summer, make sure you sample at least one of these incredible dishes. Click below to see vendors in each area. Many of them are part of the collective eat.st - watch our interview with founder Petra Barran. Central and West London East London South London North London Bhangra Burger When and Where: Brockley Market (SE4), Sat 10am–3pm and eat.st at King's Boulevard (N1).
Serves: Spiced burgers (sounds wrong, tastes right) served in soft and slightly sweet flatbreads. Order This: The Lamb Jalfrezi burger is absolutely delicious - the burgers are cooked with respect for the meat, so they are soft and juicy, and balanced with spice and zing and crunch from red cabbage. Website: www.bhangraburger.com Twitter: twitter.com/BhangraBurger See locations Anna Mae’s Smokehouse Website: www.anna-maes.com.