The hamburger is an American all-time favorite fast food.

The hamburger actually originated in Germany, apparently when merchants of the prot of Hamburg acquired a taste for scraped raw beef. This eventually lef to cooked meat cakes which were then named after the city.

It may be convenient to walk in =to one of the numerous fast-food outlest for a hanburger or even buy a ready-made one from a department store, but it really is require is quite simple to prepare from scartch this self-contained meal.

Buy good quality minced beef or, better yet, choose the cut of meat you want and have it minced at the shop. Try to avoid excessive amounts of fats or tendons.

Hamburgers can be grilled or shallow-fried. For frying, use a lightly greased nonstick pan (very lean meat will require a little more butter or oil). The pan must be well heated to cook the hamburger quickly. Fry each side for about two or three minutes, depending on the thickness.

To store raw hamburgers, first freeze them well on open trays. Then pack them in wax paper and store them in airtight containers.

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