[Guest Post] Lala's Burger by Sandra

I am so delighted to publish this post. Thanks Sandra for sharing this recipe and spending time to collate this recipe for me.

This burger is made by my ex-colleague, Sandra. Her nick is Lala and hence, I decided to name this burger as Lala's Burger. =)

P.S. I miss the time we gossip about everything during the 6 months. I am sure without your companion, the 6 months may feel like 6 years.. hehe..

Ingredients

1. Minced meat : pork or beef (approx 150g for 1 serving)
2. 1 onion diced - onions give the burger a crunchy texture
3. A pinch of salt
4. Pepper - add as much to your preference
5. 2 cheese slices: 1 for stuffing, 1 for topping
6. Lettuce
7. Mayonnaise or your favorite burger dressing
8. Burger Buns
9. 3 tablespoon of Canola Oil

Toast the buns only when ready to serve! Otherwise bun will lose the crunchy texture

Do not leave the meat to marinate, it will break down the meat

Mix diced onion into minced meat

Add salt and pepper

Divide into 2 and shape into round patties

Gently press a 'hole' in the centre in one of the patties

Add the stuffing! Cheese, mushroom etc

Cover it with the other half of the patty and press gently to seal it. (The patty stands at approx 4-5 cm thick)

Heat oil in the pan on medium heat- use canola oil, olive seems to burn faster

When oil starts to smoke slightly, add in the patty

Important : do not press hard on the patties, the juice will all come out and the burger will be flat and dry.

After flipping the patty, cover for 30secs

When patty is cooked, add 1 slice of cheese on top of the patty while its is still in the pan, the heat from the patty and pan will melt the cheese

Butter the buns and toast to your liking while waiting for the patty to cool down and cheese to melt.

Assemble your juicy burger!