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Rosemary Lamb Burger with Whipped Feta & Quick Pickles

Name: Rosemary Lamb Burger with Whipped Feta & Quick Pickles
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 300 g Ground lamb; 1 tsp Fresh rosemary; 1 clove Garlic; 0.5 tsp Ground cumin; 0.75 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 1 whole Mini cucumber; 60 ml White wine vinegar; 1 tsp Sugar; 75 g Feta cheese; 3 tbsp Plain Greek yogurt; 1 tsp Lemon juice; 2 whole Brioche burger buns; 20 g Baby arugula; 1 tsp Neutral cooking oil

A juicy rosemary-garlic lamb patty on a toasted brioche bun with tangy whipped feta, peppery arugula and crunchy quick-pickled cucumbers.

35 minutes · Easy · 2 servings

Original house recipe · Not yet kitchen-tested

Ingredients

Ground lamb300 g
Fresh rosemary1 tsp
Garlic1 clove
Ground cumin0.5 tsp
Salt0.75 tsp
Black pepper0.25 tsp
Mini cucumber1 whole
White wine vinegar60 ml
Sugar1 tsp
Feta cheese75 g
Plain Greek yogurt3 tbsp
Lemon juice1 tsp
Brioche burger buns2 whole
Baby arugula20 g
Neutral cooking oil1 tsp

Quantities describe recipe usage, not package sizes.

Allergen notes

Milk, wheat and egg. Brioche buns may contain egg. Check labels.

Method

Quick-pickle the cucumber

Stir the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt until dissolved. Add the thinly sliced cucumber and set aside for at least 15 minutes.

Whip the feta

Blend or whisk the feta, yogurt and lemon juice until smooth and spreadable.

Shape the patties

Gently mix the lamb, rosemary, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper, without overworking it. Form two patties about 2 cm thick, slightly wider than the buns, and press a shallow dimple into the centre of each. Keep raw-meat tools separate.

Cook the patties

Heat the oil in a cast-iron pan or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties 4–5 minutes per side, until well browned. Check the centre of each patty with a food thermometer: ground lamb must reach 71°C (160°F). Rest 2 minutes on a clean plate.

Toast the buns

Toast the buns cut-side down in the pan for 30–60 seconds until golden.

Assemble

Spread whipped feta on both bun halves. Add arugula, the lamb patty and a layer of drained pickles, then top with the bun lid.

The dimple stops the patty from puffing up into a dome as it cooks, so it stays flat and cooks evenly.

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