A superior burger needs a superior bun! With the sultry colouring and nutritional benefits of activated charcoal, this one is world class. Layered with a juicy ostrich patty, fresh salad, caramelised onion, and melted Colby cheese; with a side of charred corn on the cob.
Gourmet Ostrich Burger
Gourmet Ostrich Burger
with chipotle That Mayo, melted cheese & an activated charcoal bun
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- Bentley's Charcoal Bun
- Free-range Ostrich Mince
- Fresh Chives
- Gem Lettuce
- Green Leaves
- Klein River Colby Cheese
- Miellie
- NOMU Cajun Rub
- Onion
- Ostrich
- Plum Tomato
- That Mayo (Chipotle)
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Butter
TENDER ONIONS
Dice half of the onion and set aside for the burger patty. Finely slice the remainder. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 7-9 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Transfer to a bowl on completion and cover to keep warm until serving.
IN THE MEANTIME…
Place a nonstick pan (that has a lid) over a high heat. Add a splash of water to cover the base. Once simmering, cook the corn with the lid on for 6-7 minutes until the water has evaporated. Remove the lid, add a knob of butter, and sprinkle in half of the Cajun Rub. Fry for another 2 minutes until cooked through and charred, turning and basting in the butter. Remove on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
LUSCIOUS OSTRICH
Place the mince in a bowl with the diced onion (to your taste preference). Add the remaining Cajun Rub, season, and mix well to combine. Roll into a ball and flatten to create a 1,5-2cm thick patty. Wipe down the nonstick pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patty for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) Top with the cheese slices, pop on the lid, and cook for 30-60 seconds until melted. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to rest for a few minutes before serving.
TOAST THE BUN & MIX THE MAYO
Butter the halved bun. Return the pan used to caramelise the onion to a high heat. When hot, toast the bun halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crisped. Combine the chipotle mayo with three-quarters of the chopped chives and some seasoning.
TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
Layer the bottom half of the bun with shredded green leaves and tomato slices. Place the cheesy ostrich patty on top and smother in caramelised onion. Dollop on the chive mayo and close it up with the other bun half. Serve the Cajun corn on the side with a blob of butter (optional) and the remaining chives. Roll up those sleeves and dig in!
Onion - 1
Miellie - 1
NOMU Cajun Rub - 7.5ml
Free-Range Ostrich Mince - 150g
Klein River Colby Cheese - 50g
Bentley's Charcoal Bun - 1
That Mayo (Chipotle) - 30ml
Fresh Chives - 3g
Green Leaves - 30g
Plum Tomato - 1
TENDER ONIONS
Dice half of the onion and set aside for the burger patties. Finely slice the remainder. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 9-12 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Transfer to a bowl on completion and cover to keep warm until serving.
IN THE MEANTIME…
Place a nonstick pan (that has a lid) over a high heat. Add a splash of water to cover the base. Once simmering, cook the corn with the lid on for 6-7 minutes until the water has evaporated. Remove the lid, add a knob of butter, and sprinkle in half of the Cajun Rub. Fry for another 2 minutes until cooked through and charred, turning and basting in the butter. Remove on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
LUSCIOUS OSTRICH
Place the mince in a bowl with the diced onion (to your taste preference). Add the remaining Cajun Rub, season, and mix well to combine. Roll into 2 balls and flatten to create 1,5-2cm thick patties. Wipe down the nonstick pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) Top with the cheese slices, pop on the lid, and cook for 30-60 seconds until melted. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to rest for a few minutes before serving.
TOAST THE BUNS & MIX THE MAYO
Butter the halved buns. Return the pan used to caramelise the onion to a high heat. When hot, toast the bun halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crisped. Combine the chipotle mayo with three-quarters of the chopped chives and some seasoning.
TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
Layer the bottom half of the buns with shredded green leaves and tomato slices. Place the cheesy ostrich patties on top and smother in caramelised onion. Dollop on the chive mayo and close them up with the other bun halves. Serve the Cajun corn on the side with a blob of butter (optional) and the remaining chives. Roll up those sleeves and dig in!
Miellie - 1
Onion - 2
NOMU Cajun Rub - 15ml
Free-Range Ostrich Mince - 300g
Klein River Colby Cheese - 100g
Bentley's Charcoal Bun - 2
That Mayo (Chipotle) - 60ml
Fresh Chives - 5g
Gem Lettuce - 1
Plum Tomato - 2
TENDER ONIONS
Dice half of the onion and set aside for the burger patties. Finely slice the remainder. Place a pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 9-12 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Transfer to a bowl on completion and cover to keep warm until serving.
IN THE MEANTIME…
Place a nonstick pan (that has a lid) over a high heat. Add a splash of water to cover the base. Once simmering, cook the corn with the lid on for 6-7 minutes until the water has evaporated. Remove the lid, add a knob of butter, and sprinkle in half of the Cajun Rub. Fry for another 2 minutes until cooked through and charred, turning and basting in the butter. Remove on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
LUSCIOUS OSTRICH
Place the mince in a bowl with the diced onion (to your taste preference). Add the remaining Cajun Rub, season, and mix well to combine. Roll into 2 balls and flatten to create 1,5-2cm thick patties. Wipe down the nonstick pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) Top with the cheese slices, pop on the lid, and cook for 30-60 seconds until melted. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to rest for a few minutes before serving.
TOAST THE BUNS & MIX THE MAYO
Butter the halved buns. Return the pan used to caramelise the onion to a high heat. When hot, toast the bun halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crisped. Combine the chipotle mayo with three-quarters of the chopped chives and some seasoning.
TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
Layer the bottom half of the buns with shredded green leaves and tomato slices. Place the cheesy ostrich patties on top and smother in caramelised onion. Dollop on the chive mayo and close them up with the other bun halves. Serve the Cajun corn on the side with a blob of butter (optional) and the remaining chives. Roll up those sleeves and dig in!
Onion - 2
Miellie - 1
NOMU Cajun Rub - 15ml
Free-Range Ostrich Mince - 300g
Klein River Colby Cheese - 100g
Bentley's Charcoal Bun - 2
That Mayo (Chipotle) - 60ml
Fresh Chives - 5g
Gem Lettuce - 1
Plum Tomato - 2
TENDER ONIONS
Dice half of the onion and set aside for the burger patties. Finely slice the remainder. Place a large pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 12-15 minutes until soft and caramelised, shifting occasionally. At the halfway mark, add a sweetener of choice (to taste) to caramelise it further. Transfer to a bowl on completion and cover to keep warm until serving.
IN THE MEANTIME…
Place a nonstick pan (that has a lid) over a high heat. Add a splash of water to cover the base. Once simmering, cook the corn with the lid on for 6-7 minutes until the water has evaporated. Remove the lid, add a knob of butter, and sprinkle in half of the Cajun Rub. Fry for another 2 minutes until cooked through and charred, turning and basting in the butter. Remove on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
LUSCIOUS OSTRICH
Place the mince in a bowl with the diced onion (to your taste preference). Add the remaining Cajun Rub, season, and mix well to combine. Roll into 4 balls and flatten to create 1,5-2cm thick patties. Wipe down the nonstick pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. (This time frame will yield a medium-rare result.) Top with the cheese slices, pop on the lid, and cook for 30-60 seconds until melted. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to rest for a few minutes before serving.
TOAST THE BUNS & MIX THE MAYO
Butter the halved buns. Return the pan used to caramelise the onion to a high heat. When hot, toast the bun halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crisped. Combine the chipotle mayo with three-quarters of the chopped chives and some seasoning.
TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
Layer the bottom half of the buns with shredded green leaves and tomato slices. Place the cheesy ostrich patties on top and smother in caramelised onion. Dollop on the chive mayo and close them up with the other bun halves. Serve the Cajun corn on the side with a blob of butter (optional) and the remaining chives. Roll up those sleeves and dig in!
Onion - 3
Miellie - 1
NOMU Cajun Rub - 30ml
Free-Range Ostrich Mince - 600g
Klein River Colby Cheese - 200g
Bentley's Charcoal Bun - 4
That Mayo (Chipotle) - 120ml
Fresh Chives - 10g
Green Leaves - 120g
Plum Tomato - 3