Thursday, July 12, 2018

Try Shroom Burgers And Tease Those Taste Buds

By Debra King


It seems there is a new hamburger restaurant popping up in major cities every week. While many of these places have wonderful offerings and great reviews by customers and food experts, few have standout recipes that are hard to resist. One of the latest creations to come out in recent are shroom burgers.

This is not to be confused with the beef or turkey patty that has a few pieces of sauteed mushrooms on top. For those not in the know, the portobello is becoming the alternative burger patty that rocks. One reason why is its versatility, as its slight robust flavor and dense texture make it the perfect attraction for a meatless sandwich.

The modern vegetarian entrees do something that was rarely done in the past. Having fun with plants and vegetables by adding ample amounts of seasoning, vibrant condiments, and adding complementary ingredients few people thought about in previous generations. This is why terms like flexitarian are becoming more popular, as more people are embracing the vegetarian lifestyle.

This mushroom starts off encrusted with panko bread crumbs before taking a dip in the deep fryer. Soon after, it is filled with a creamy cheese blend that includes cheddar, muenster, and various spices. While some cheeseburgers are hard to resist, one that is deep fried is especially challenging.

One of these spices is cayenne pepper, which also gives the secret sauce its special kick but the ketchup, mayo, mustard mesh with the dill flavor. The bright taste cannot be found in a salad dressing or at the mass franchise operations that are familiar to most. While this sauce complements the patty nicely, some may find the burger complete without it.

Many of the new vegetarian fast foods are bold, exciting, and hardly like the rabbit meals of yesteryear. While some may not qualify as healthy fare, many tasters find these options a nice change from meat products. Some carnivores find these new recipes to be so tasty that they will say there is room for both types of burgers, those made with meat and those filled with vegetables.

Making these at home can be a lot of fun, as there are a few recipes that can be found online. Once a person gets the hang of making the ingredients, they may want to surprise guests with a slider version. The smaller white or brown mushrooms are ideal for frying and adding the creamy cheese filling. One idea would be to use Hawaiian sweet rolls instead of condiments. Guests may feel as if they are having a gourmet treat but imagine their surprise when they learn it is a new kind of burger.

Other vegetarian entrees that have crossed over into the mainstream include zucchini fries, butternut risotto, and pizza crust made with cauliflower. Many of these recipes have fewer calories and fat than their meat cousins but for some, the taste is out of this world. It is just a matter of adding the right kind of flavor and going from there.




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