Sunday 14 September 2014

From fast food to gourmet

The Ultimate Burger

We all get that craving for a mouth-watering absolutely succulent burger. Luckily for our generation burgers are a trend. They have progressed from a greasy fast food meal that consists of a patty, a bun, “plastic” cheese, a topping(s) and a condiment(s).
The burger has become an “it” food, with burger joints succeeding world-wide and burgers finding themselves on most restaurant menus.
However, the consumer demands more, searching for new unique flavour creations and combinations. We want a better burger, an upscale burger that can be called gourmet.

 Burgers are moving from an American classic to a contemporary dish.

The upscale burger; warrant higher prices but guarantee premium quality ingredients. Consisting of items such as blue cheese, local sustainable sourced beef and house-made ingredients (bread, relish…).

The let’s get indulgent burger; the quest to conquer. Pile it up high, stack it up, layer it up with hand cut chips or onion rings. Meat lovers? Add bacon or chorizo. More meat the better. Or spice things up with some saucy options.

The ‘better for you’ burger; even though burgers are known as comfort food they can still appeal to those who are health conscious. Swap beef for turkey- less fat/calories. Try out fresh ingredients such as avocado, feta, mint and/or fat free yoghurt.  

The veggie burger; catering for everyone’s diets. Composed of a variety of vegetables, pulses, nuts and/or seeds.

The top burger flavours from 2013; barbecue, jalapeno pepper, chipotle pepper, honey, roasted garlic, zesty, smoky and tangy.

It is safe to say that there’s a burger to suit everyone and any situation. Whether it’s a burger for on the go, a social burger, a home-made burger for the family or even a new dining experience. Flavours and options are endless. So let your imagination flow and tantalize your taste buds.

What makes the ultimate burger for you and where do you get your fix?

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