Lamb Kiwiburger
As per Wikipedia, the Kiwiburger is a hamburger sold at McDonald’s. Bryan Old, who came up with the burger as a nostalgic take on the typical New Zealand hamburger prior to the introduction of McDonald's to the New Zealand market. It had some specialty items such as beetroot, griddle egg. It was discontinued as it was unprofitable but keeps on making appearance on special occasions like Rugby World Cup. The 1997 TV advertisement of the Kiwiburger had a well-known song listing the 46 famous Kiwiana items.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXOhrlKj_RA
I am sharing with you the recipes, which is my take on the Kiwiburger. I am sharing two recipes with you, one with lamb patty and the second one is a vegetable patty. Vegetarian Patty has gram dal and Kumara. Both the patties have Indian flavours but they still have Kiwi influence with the presence of beetroot, pineapple and aioli. Patties can be served in a bun less form to make it a healthier choice. It can also be served as a Vegan burger by replacing cheese and Aioli by vegan cheese and Vegan aioli.
NB: Kiwiburger DOES NOT contain a kiwi. Don’t laugh; some people think so. Hence the clarification.
Preparation time :
15 -20 minutes
Cooking time :
20 minutes
Total time :
Serves :
4
Ingredients
Lean lamb mince
Onion
Garlic
Coriander
Mint
Cumin powder
Coriander powder
Chilli powder
Salt
Burger buns
Cheddar cheese
Onion slices
Tomato slices
Lettuce leaves
Canned beetroot
Pineapple slices
Aioli dip
Lamb Kiwiburger
Lamb Kiwiburger
Lamb Kiwiburger
Lamb Kiwiburger
Directions
In a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix well. Adjust the amount of salt and chilli powder as per your preference.
Divide the mixture into 4 parts and make 4 circular flat patties, one from each part.
Cover and keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill. This allows the mince to absorb all the flavours.
Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Then, add 2 patties (if the pan is big enough otherwise make one patty at a time). I did not use any oil. I used organic lean mince. It has enough fat so no need to use additional oil.
Cook each side on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes each.
Assembly
Heat the grill pan on high heat. When ready add pineapple slices and cook for 7-10 minutes turning halfway through. Keep aside.
Heat the pan Lightly toast the bun the moderately hot pan for about 2-3 minutes.
If you want the melted cheese on the patty then place the patty on a griddle pan place the cheese on the patty. Cover with metal mixing bowl or a pan. It will take approximately 1 minute to melt the cheese.
Place a lettuce on the bottom half of the bun, then add aioli dip. Top with the lamb patty, cheese, onion slices, tomato slice, beetroot, chargrilled pineapple, and finish it off with top half of the bun.
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