Homemade Burgers

I made these burgers to serve with my wholemeal steamed buns [recipe here].  Homemade burgers are simple and easy to make with any leftover minced meat [pork or chicken or both] that you can find in your fridge.  You can  add fried egg, cheese slices and lots of fresh vegetables when serving with buns.
Ingredients for Meat Patties

[makes 4 pieces]

300 gm minced pork or chicken [or both]

salt, sugar and pepper to taste

1 tsp finely chopped ginger

50 gm onion - chopped finely

1 tbsp cornflour

• Combine all the ingredients together.  Stir to mix well.  Slap the meat mixture against the sides of the bowl until sticky and springy.
• Flatten mixture on a plate and divide into 4 equal portions.  Using your hands shape each portion into round patties [about the diameter of burger buns].
• Place on a plate and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
• Heat a little oil on a non-stick pan.  Put in the patties to pan fry until cook on both sides and slightly golden.
• Lightly sprinkle sides with a little salt, black pepper and pepper.  Remove to stack on top of warmed or toasted burger buns with other ingredients according to your preference.

Other Ingredients  for Burger Buns

4 slices of cheddar cheese

some tomato slices

some big onion rings - lightly sauteed

some salad leaves

some cucumber slices - optional

tomato and chilli sauce

4 pieces burger buns [I used wholemeal steamed buns] - split

• Lightly spread butter on split bun halves and place on a hot non-stick pan to toast and warm.
• Remove and place a piece of meat patty on the bottom half of bun.  Top up with the rest of ingredients and cover with the other half of bun.  Use a skewer long enough to secure stacked ingredients.  Serve immediately.