It is impossible to imagine a good hamburger without a fragrant sauce that improves and binds the taste of all the ingredients. Of course, this is not only ketchup or mayonnaise. A properly prepared hamburger sauce should have its own bouquet of flavors, including salty, sweet and spicy. What options can be chosen so that it looks appetizing and at the same time differs in originality?
For cutlets
You can make a peculiar version of a hamburger by preparing a crispy cutlet and seasoning it with an unusual flavor sauce. To do this, you need the following ingredients:
- 350 grams of minced meat;
- black ground salt and pepper;
- 1 tablespoon butter;
- 4 soft buns;
- half a spoon of vegetable tea oil;
- 4 slices of cheese;
- thinly chopped onions.
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise;
- 1 tablespoon ketchup;
- half a teaspoon of sweet pickled vegetables (finely chopped);
- 0.5 tsp Sahara;
- 0.5 tsp white vinegar;
- a little ground black pepper.
First, prepare the hamburger sauce by mixing all the ingredients for it and refrigerate for a while.
Carefully divide the minced meat into four identical parts with a spatula. Form four steaks in the form of a circle with a diameter of about 8 cm and a thickness of about 7 mm. Sprinkle the top of each serving with plenty of salt and pepper. Use the spatula to flip the steaks. Cover them with spices on the other side. Put in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a skillet over low heat. Fry 4 buns cut in half lengthwise. Then put the pan over high heat. Add oil and heat very much. Using a spatula, place all 4 steaks in a pan and fry for 3 minutes. Then turn them over and fry them for another minute. Put on each of them a piece of cheese and heat for another minute.
Place the meat and cheese on the lower parts of the buns, sprinkle with chopped onions on top, pour well with chilled sauce and cover with the second half of the buns.
Second option
This type of sauce can be used for burgers, as well as french fries, onion rings and other similar snacks.
Ingredients:
- 2 egg yolks;
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
- 1 teaspoon of garlic, chopped (about 2-3 cloves);
- 1/4 tsp Sahara;
- 1/2 tsp salts;
- 2 tablespoons of chīlpoctli sauce;
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil.
Original hamburger sauce: recipe
Combine the yolks, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and sauce in a food processor by whisking. While continuing to whisk, slowly pour in oil. Stir for about a minute, then turn off the combine and check the consistency. If necessary, continue to beat at a slow speed until the ingredients are fully mixed.
The finished product should be served immediately. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for some time. If you remove garlic from this recipe, you get a hamburger sauce, as in McDonald's. At least the taste is very similar.
Green sauce
You can prepare a dressing that is perfect for both standard meat fast food and vegetarian versions. Making sauces for vegetable burgers may seem complicated, but only at first glance. In addition, this product can be suitable for dressing salads, and for hot legume dishes. So how to make green sauce?
Ingredients:
- 1/4 lettuce or green salad;
- 1-2 large pickled gherkins;
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise;
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup;
- 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard.
Mix all the ingredients in a powerful blender until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Place the prepared hamburger sauce in the refrigerator for a while.
Sour Cream Sauce
If you are a lover of guacamole, you can make it look like a burger. For this variation you will need the following ingredients:
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, chopped finely;
- 10 medium basil leaves;
- 1/4 tablespoon of tea salt;
- a pinch of pepper.
Fill the basil and avocado in a food processor, mix by whipping. After the mixture becomes completely homogeneous, add sour cream and continue to beat at medium speed. After that, put salt and pepper to taste and mix by hand. This preparation of sauces does not require any skills, the recipe is simple even for beginners.
B-B-Q
One of the favorite sauces that is often used in fast food is barbecue. Is it possible to cook it in your kitchen? Of course, this can be done. Adding a tiny amount of liquid smoke gives the home sauce a flavor and a unique flavor. This dressing can be added to hamburgers or served with steaks, fried chicken or french fries.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil;
- 1 large red onion (chopped);
- a pinch of salt;
- 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar;
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise;
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (ready-made store);
- 1/8 teaspoon of liquid smoke.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over low heat. Lay the onion, season it with salt and mix to cover with grease on all sides. Sauté it, stirring until the onion is brown and has a caramel color. It takes about 20 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and fry for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium dish, mix mayonnaise, barbecue sauce and liquid smoke until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. This hamburger sauce is finally mixed already on a bun. This means that you must first put a layer of caramelized onions, and then pour it with a liquid chilled mixture.