This is Sue's take on a BLT Burger. There are many many myths about the contents of a Beef Burger. But the hint is in the name. They really don't need Potato starch, breadcrumbs, Mono and Diglycerides of fatty acids ( I mean really?) or any of the other obscure additives you'll find in the ingredients of some low cost burger. All you actually need is Beef mince and a little Salt and Pepper. You don't need any fancy gadgets or burger presses, just your hands.
“X” in any of our Alphabet gigs is always a bit of a challenge. But with a good deal of artist license this is a good as it get for our Vegetarian Alphabet – Ximenia and Chilli Chutney.
Ximenia is an Indian fruiting bush which is distantly related to the Prunus tress. So a bit like a Plum. They are described as similar to a Greengage. Well clearly York is not the most likely place to find them and Greengages are out of season. So I just substituted Plums!!!! (Read as – I cheated considerably….)
Ingredients:-
1 Punnet of Plums. Or indeed Ximenia if you know where to get some!
3 Red Chillies
250g of Sugar
1 Tsp of Salt
300ml of Distilled Vinegar.
Method:-
(1) Cut the fruits and remove the stones.
(2) Pop everything in a large pan and bring to the boil.
(3) Reduce the heat and simmer until everything is well cooked and the volume has reduced by a half.
(4) Use a hand blender if you want a smooth Chutney.
(5) Allow to cool and then pour into a seal-able jar.
According to the recipe this improves with age, but it’s pretty powerful already.
