Peruvian-Style Burger
/Thanks to immigration over the centuries, Peruvian cuisine features Eastern, Western and Inca influences. A cuisine to savour.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) hamburger meat
Peruvian Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp grated garlic
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Salt to taste
Burger:
- Vegetable oil
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 1 grilled red pepper, sliced
- 4 fried eggs
Method
Mix together cilantro, lime zest, garlic, cumin and salt in a large bowl. Crumble meat into sauce and gently combine. Do not overwork. Form into 4 balls.
Combine ingredients for Peruvian mayo. Reserve.
Preheat grill to high. Brush each ball with oil and place on grill. Immediately flatten them to 3/4-inch-thick patties. Grill 4 minutes on each side for medium or 3 minutes on each side for medium rare.
Place burgers on toasted buns. Top with Peruvian mayo, grilled peppers and egg.