2 March 2013

Pfannkuchen recipe #2 - Vagabond Burger

A while ago I brought you a recipe variation of Berlin's little old Pfannkuchen (doughnuts), you can read about the Tune Filled Pfannkuchen here.

The recipe today is a 'burger' augmentation of the Pfannkuchen.

VAGABOND BURGER
This recipe uses the Pfannkuchen as the burger bun to house a peanut butter ham cheeseburger. The burger is incredibly rich and while this recipe can make up to 4, it is recommended to only eat one per sitting!

For those regionally challenged without access to Pfannkuchen, substitutions can be made with a regular doughnut, standard burger bun or two slices of toast.



Ingredients:
4 x Pfannkuchen
1 x slice of bread (or breadcrumbs)
peanut butter
butter
mayonnaise
ham (4 slices)
200g mince meat
2 x pickles
mustard (2 teaspoons)
1 x egg
1/2 Onion
Cheese slices
Parmesan cheese (1 tablespoon)
Salt and Pepper (pinch)



Method:
Step 1 - Prepare the meat patties. In a bowl combine mince, grated pickles, mustard, finely sliced onion, and parmesan cheese. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the mix. To make the breadcrumbs toast one slice of bread and then break up into the bowl.

Combine all ingredients and then divide into 4 patties.



 Step 2 - 
Prepare Pfannkuchen. Slice each Pfannkuchen in half and remove any filling. Butter each side of the Pfannkuchen and set aside.


Step 3 - 
Fry the burger patties. In a pan cook the meat patties on both sides, careful not to break them apart as they are flipped. To check if they are cooked, lightly press with fingers or utensils to test firmness. When the patty is no longer 'squishy' to the touch and bounces back after pressing they are near done. Don't overcook!


Step 4 - 
As the burger patties are almost cooked, finely dice the ham. Lay a slice of cheese on top of the patty and then cover the cheese with ham. Burger patties are ready when the cheese has melted - approximately 1 to 2 minutes will allow the cheese to melt.



Step 5 - 
Once the burger patties are cooked, remove from the pan and leave to rest. Get pre-prepared Pfannkuchen and place buttered side down in the still hot pan to toast for approximately 1 minute. The bun should be well toasted on the buttered side and still soft on the outside.


Step 6 - 
Remove Pfannkuchen halves from pan and prepare. Spread peanut butter copiously on the lower half and mayonnaise on the top half.



Step 7 - 
Assemble!! Lay burger patties on peanut butter and close the mayonnaise coated lid.


Step 8 - 
Eat and enjoy!





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