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Soviet Burger

Cultural Context

The Soviet Burger, a beloved comfort food in Lithuania, reflects the culinary influences of the Soviet era, where simple, hearty meals were essential for the working class. This dish combines basic ingredients to create a filling meal, often enjoyed during family gatherings or casual outings. Today, variations abound, with gourmet versions appearing in modern cafes, showcasing the enduring love for this nostalgic dish.

LithuanianLTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200 g minced pork
white bread
1 egg
garlic
mayonnaise
salt
black pepper
vegetable oil

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese slices

Reduced-fat cheese maintains flavor with fewer calories, while processed cheese is more affordable.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: sour cucumbers

Cucumber slices provide freshness, while sour cucumbers are a cost-effective alternative.

1

Add 200 g of minced pork to a bowl.

2

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

3

Crack 1 egg into the bowl, removing some egg white to reduce liquid.

4

Mix everything well in the bowl.

5

Add 1 large tablespoon of mayonnaise and a couple of teaspoons more.

6

Add garlic sauce to the mixture and mix everything again.

7

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

8

Form the mixture into a patty and add it to the skillet once heated.

9

Fry the patty for about 4 minutes on one side, then turn it over and fry for another 4 minutes.

10

Remove the patty from the skillet and let it cool off a bit.

11

Spread garlic sauce on the bottom of the burger bread.

12

Add the patty on top of the sauce, then add more sauce on top of the patty.

13

Cover with the top half of the bread.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingtoasting

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Soviet-style burgerBurgers from the USSR

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