Handkäse Burger with Onion Jam (Handkäse Burger mit Zwiebelmarmelade)
This Handkäse Burger mit Zwiebelmarmelade (Handkäse Burger with Onion Jam) recipe is a delicious and unique dish from Rhenish-Hessian cuisine. The combination of the tangy handkäse cheese and sweet onion jam creates a flavor explosion that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
- 4 handkäse cheese patties
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, and cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, grill or pan-fry the handkäse cheese patties until golden brown and heated through.
- Toast the burger buns until lightly browned.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a handkäse patty on the bottom bun, topping with a generous spoonful of onion jam, and covering with the top bun.
- Serve the handkäse burgers with extra onion jam on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula Toaster
Tools
Grill or stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the handkäse burgers with a side of mixed greens and a cold glass of Riesling wine.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For an extra kick, add a slice of pickled jalapeño to the handkäse burger before topping it with the onion jam.
Cost
$15