{"id":47253,"date":"2023-06-01T13:37:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T11:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/in-celebration-of-international-hamburger-day-20230530-3\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T00:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T22:38:07","slug":"in-celebration-of-international-hamburger-day-20230530-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/in-celebration-of-international-hamburger-day-20230530-3\/","title":{"rendered":"RECIPES | Hamburgers with a twist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ask South Africans to name their favourite fast food and most of them will say it\u2019s the hamburger!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the same the world over where everyone loves the simplicity of a patty (be it beef, pork, chicken, lamb, vegetarian or vegan) wedged between two halves of a soft bun accompanied by their favourite fillings (lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, onions, beetroot, pickles, etc.) and sauces (BBQ, mayo, ketchup, mustard, chilli, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no wonder then that this dish should have a day all of its own to celebrate \u2013 International Hamburger Day \u2013 which took place on Sunday, May 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is much talk about the decline in the popularity of fast food as people become more health-conscious, burger joints remain the largest segment of the restaurant industry and in the US alone the burger market is worth more than $122 billion (R2,2 trillion!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africans love their burgers, and to celebrate this auspicious food day here are three mouth-wateringly good recipes from Capsicum Culinary Studio including one for all those vegetarians out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_bcdcd9ef\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chef Charmaine\u2019s chickpea burger with coconut onio\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/2841\/8199c547063b453e8cc0547ff58aff5d.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/c25916d21fc243f0929591391ad57a13.jpg\" title=\"Chef Charmaine\u2019s chickpea burger with coconut onion rings and garlic and herb yoghurt sauce.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Chef Charmaine\u2019s chickpea burger with coconut onion rings and garlic and herb yoghurt sauce.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\">Photo: Supplied  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chickpea-burger-with-coconut-onion-rings-and-garlic-and-herb-yoghurt-sauce\">Chickpea Burger with coconut onion rings and garlic and herb yoghurt sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serves-6\"><strong>Serves 6<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef Charmaine Lehabe is a Capsicum Culinary Studio alumnus, now running her own catering company called The Squared Experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the chickpea patty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 red onion, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbs fresh minced garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100g toasted walnuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40g almond flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>70g rolled oats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200g cauliflower rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbs Spanish smoked paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp kosher salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp ground cumin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the coconut onion rings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 large onions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup corn flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp fine salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tsp cayenne pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup full cream milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups desiccated coconut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00bd cup canola oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Garlic and herb yoghurt sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup plain yoghurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5g fresh dill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5g fresh coriander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5g fresh parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbs fresh garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt &amp; pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamburger buns, buttered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Butter lettuce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tomato slices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the chickpea patty:<\/strong> Place chickpeas, red onion, garlic, cumin, paprika and cauliflower rice into a large food processor and pulse until well combined, but still chunky. Transfer mixture into a bowl. In a separate food processor bowl, pulse together the toasted walnuts, oats, almond flour and salt. Add the oats mixture to the chickpea mixture and combine using your hands, making sure all the ingredients are well incorporated. Line a baking tray with baking paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shape the chickpea mixture into six burger patties and lay them on the baking tray. Cover with another layer of baking paper and refrigerate for one hour. (This helps them firm up). Heat a large non-stick pan on medium to high heat. Add two tablespoons of oil. Once pan is hot, cook the patties for eight minutes on each side, flipping them slowly and carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the coconut onion rings:<\/strong> Fill a pot with oil and heat on medium heat. Slice onions into one centimetre rings and place in a bowl of ice water. In a separate bowl combine cornflour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, eggs and milk until smooth. In another bowl, place the desiccated coconut. Once the mixture is ready, remove onion rings from ice water and pat dry. In batches, coat the rings with the cornflour mixture, then the coconut. Set aside on baking paper. Once all coated, make sure oil isn\u2019t too hot (otherwise it will burn the rings). Cook the onion rings three minutes on each side. Set aside once all is cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the garlic and herb sauce:<\/strong> Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To serve:<\/strong> Toast the buttered hamburger buns in a pan. Slice tomatoes thinly. Spread the yoghurt sauce on the bottom bun, then place lettuce, two tomato slices, chickpea patty, two onion rings and more yoghurt sauce and cover with top bun. Serve with sweet potato fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_7175e323\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chef Sharon Visagie\u2019s jalapeno and cream cheese st\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/2841\/5470f71c638e4cdbbc845b86ca434ee5.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d0975fd3da21437084ef82268d875fca.jpg\" title=\"Chef Sharon Visagie\u2019s jalapeno and cream cheese stuffed beef burgers. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Chef Sharon Visagie\u2019s jalapeno and cream cheese stuffed beef burgers. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\">Photo:Supplied <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jalapeno-and-cream-cheese-stuffed-beef-burgers\">Jalapeno and cream cheese stuffed beef burgers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef Sharon Visagie is a lecturer at Capsicum Culinary Studio\u2019s Durban campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-0\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>180g jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handful of coriander leaves, washed &amp; chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small red onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>225g medium fat cream cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>900g lean beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 fresh burger buns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce and tomato slices to dress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-0\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-heat a grill pan on medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate. In a bowl, stir together the jalapenos, red onion, coriander and cream cheese. Divide the ground beef into 16 portions and pat out each one to six millimetre thickness. Spoon some of the cream cheese mixture onto the centre of eight of the patties. Top with the remaining patties, pressing the edges together to seal. Grill for about seven minutes per side, or until done to your liking, taking care not to press down on the burgers as they cook as this will make the cheese ooze out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve on fresh buns with tomato and fresh lettuce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_a31a071b\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chef Nadia Pillay\u2019s \u201cSince 2009\u201d burger.\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/2841\/a87f4b34d5c64460b857e301ccd16544.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/mthathaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/16e406e415cd4e9fbd5e61502e267acf.jpg\" title=\"Chef Nadia Pillay\u2019s \u201cSince 2009\u201d burger.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Chef Nadia Pillay\u2019s \u201cSince 2009\u201d burger.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\">Photo: Supplied <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-since-2009-burger\">\u201cSince 2009\u201d burger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serves-4\"><strong>Serves 4<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Based at the school\u2019s Nelson Mandela Bay campus, chef Nadia Pillay\u2019s says: \u201cI call this the \u2018Since 2009 Burger\u2019 because that\u2019s how long I\u2019ve been using this recipe\u201d<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-1\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the patty:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>600g beef mince<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20g fresh parsley, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60ml Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup Parmesan cheese (grated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup dried breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the tomato relish:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 can of whole peeled tomatoes, roughly chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 garlic clove, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 to 5 fresh basil leaves, torn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10ml sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon vinegar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 large burger buns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sliced dill cucumber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheddar cheese, grated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mustard mayo (5 tablespoons mayonnaise &amp; 2 tablespoons of wholegrain mustard mixed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix all the ingredients together for the beef patty, making sure everything is well combined and ingredients are evenly mixed. Using your hands, shape the patties into 150g balls and set aside on a plate to rest in the fridge. While the patties are resting, make the tomato relish by heating up 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add onions and garlic and saut\u00e9 until onions are clear and glossy (be careful not to burn the garlic). Sprinkle the sugar evenly over onions but do not stir \u2013 rather let the sugar melt (about 30 seconds). Add chopped tomatoes and seasoning and stir for about 5 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn down heat and let mixture cook on gentle heat for about 15 minutes making sure it does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Once cooked through add the basil and then turn off the heat and let the relish develop its flavours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove patties from the fridge, brush with oil and cook to preference in a griddle pan or on the braai (brushing the patty with oil rather than putting the oil into the pan will avoid splatter). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once cooked to preference, top your patties with the grated cheese and melt in the oven or cover the pan with a lid for a few minutes. 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