Happy Saffron Day, foodie friends! Today, we’re celebrating the most deluxe of spices – saffron! And what better way to show our love for this golden treasure than with a delicious smashed burger? Yes, indeed! The smashed burger with saffron aioli (Middle Eastern Style) is here to take your taste buds on a magic carpet ride through the Arabian Nights!
My smashed burger with saffron aioli (Middle Eastern Style) is the ultimate in luxury burgers! The combo of tender entrecote and juicy rack of lamb creates a burst of flavor that will astonish not only the butcher, but each and every one of you tucking into this gourmet tower. Don’t miss out on this tantalizing experience and let’s celebrate saffron in all its golden glory!
SMASHED BURGER WITH SAFFRON AIOLI (MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE)
Who would have thought that a burger could be so glamorous? The thin, spicy patties are perfectly roasted on the outside and still tender on the inside. Fresh coriander, sumac, cumin, and coriander powder add a delightful Middle Eastern touch to the patties, while the cheddar provides just the right amount of melt. The patties are nestled in crispy, fried burger buns and topped with fresh iceberg lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and crunchy pickled cucumbers. This amazing tower of flavors is turned into a true masterpiece by the aromatic saffron aioli.
SAFFRON AIOLI WITH ROASTED GARLIC
This golden sauce is the perfect way to take your burger to the next level with its creamy texture and flavorful kick. The saffron aioli is a delightful blend of rich garlic mayonnaise and a hint of saffron, giving it a beautiful golden color and a wonderful earthy taste with floral notes.
Let me tell you, the aroma of roasted garlic is just unbeatable in the kitchen. When paired with the exquisite saffron, you get a sauce that not only excites food lovers but also elevates any simple dish into a culinary delight. The roasted garlic adds a sweet, slightly caramelized touch that pairs perfectly with the luxurious aroma of the saffron.
This combo creates an extraordinary depth and intensity that can elevate any meal, not just my burgers. My saffron aioli with roasted garlic is the perfect addition to fish, meat, grilled veggies, or even as a dip for crispy fries if you’re feeling extra adventurous!
SAFFRON DAY
Today is Saffron Day, and it’s the perfect time to bring a little bit of luxury into your life. Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is the star of our culinary blog event. It has the amazing ability to turn an ordinary dish into a feast fit for a king! Talking of the past, I have more recipes for you here for the saffron day: Vegan Jewel Rice Salad and Saffron Iced Tea – آیس تی زعفران. You can find many more saffron recipes in the saffron category on the blog. If you want to celebrate Saffron Day with us, check out my colleagues’ blog where they share a scrumptious saffron cake recipe.
Küchentraum & Purzelbaum Safran-Mandel-Kuchen
Backmaedchen 1967 Schwedischer Safrankuchen
SMASHED BURGER WITH SAFFRON AIOLI
(MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE)
INGREDIENTS ROASTED GARLIC
1 whole garlic bulb
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pinch of salt
INGREDIENTS SAFFRON EXTRACT
1/4 tsp saffron threads*
1 tbsp crushed ice
SAFFRON AIOLI INGREDIENTS
2 egg yolks
1 pinch Dijon mustard*
2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
100 ml neutral olive oil
1 pinch of cayenne pepper*
1/2 tsp salt
INGREDIENTS BURGER PATTIES
250 g beef entrecote
250 g rack of lamb, mixed and ground twice
1 handful coriander, roughly chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin*
INGREDIENTS SMASHED BURGER
4 slices of cheddar*
4 burger buns
Half an iceberg lettuce, cut into thin strips
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 pickled cucumbers, sliced
PREPARATION ROASTED GARLIC
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
Cut the ends off the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
Place them on a piece of baking paper, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and shape into a small packet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then allow to cool.
PREPARATION SAFFRON AIOLI
Grind the saffron threads in a mortar and pour over 1 tablespoon of crushed ice.
Crush the garlic and mix with egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, and saffron extract in a tall, narrow container.
Use an electric blender to slowly blend and add neutral olive oil until the mixture becomes mayonnaise-like.
Add cayenne pepper and salt, and give it a good stir. Chill the aioli in the fridge.
PREPARATION BURGER PATTIES
Mix minced lamb and beef with fresh coriander and spices. Losely shape into balls.
Heat a little oil in a hot pan, place 2 balls inside, press them flat with a burger press*, and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Top the patties with cheddar cheese and allow to melt.
ASSEMBLE SMASHED BURGER
Place the burger buns cut side down in the same pan and toast lightly.
Rub the bottom and top sides with 1 tbsp of saffron aioli each.
Cover the bottom base with strips of iceberg lettuce and tomato slices.
Place the patties with cheese on top and garnish with halved pickled cucumber.
Finally, cover with the top bun.
BEFARMAYID!
Susan
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Smashed Burger with Saffron Aioli (Middle Eastern Style)
My smashed burger with saffron aioli (Middle Eastern Style) is the ultimate in luxury burgers!
Ingredients
SMASHED BURGER WITH SAFFRON AIOLI (MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE)
INGREDIENTS ROASTED GARLIC
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
INGREDIENTS SAFFRON EXTRACT
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- 1 tbsp crushed ice
SAFFRON AIOLI INGREDIENTS
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 pinch Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 100 ml neutral olive oil
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
INGREDIENTS BURGER PATTIES
- 250 g beef entrecote
- 250 g rack of lamb mixed and ground twice
- 1 handful coriander roughly chopped
- 1 tsp coriander ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
INGREDIENTS SMASHED BURGER
- 4 slices of cheddar
- 4 burger buns
- Half an iceberg lettuce cut into thin strips
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 4 pickled cucumbers sliced
Instructions
PREPARATION ROASTED GARLIC
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Preheat your oven to 180°C.
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Cut the ends off the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
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Place them on a piece of baking paper, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and shape into a small packet.
-
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then allow to cool.
PREPARATION SAFFRON EXTRACT
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Grind the saffron threads in a mortar and pour over 1 tablespoon of crushed ice.
PREPARATION SAFFRON AIOLI
-
Crush the garlic and mix with egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, and saffron extract in a tall, narrow container.
-
Use an electric blender to slowly blend and add neutral olive oil until the mixture becomes mayonnaise-like.
-
Add cayenne pepper and salt, and give it a good stir. Chill the aioli in the fridge.
PREPARATION BURGER PATTIES
-
Mix minced lamb and beef with fresh coriander and spices.
-
Losely shape into balls.
-
Heat a little oil in a hot pan, place 2 balls inside, press them flat with a burger press, and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side.
-
Top the patties with cheddar cheese and allow to melt.
ASSEMBLE SMASHED BURGER
-
Place the burger buns cut side down in the same pan and toast lightly.
-
Rub the bottom and top sides with 1 tbsp of saffron aioli each.
-
Cover the bottom base with strips of iceberg lettuce and tomato slices.
-
Place the patties with cheese on top and garnish with halved pickled cucumber.
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Finally, cover with the top bun.
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