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Afghan burger (Afghan bread burger)

An Afghan street sandwich in which a flatbread filled with spiced meat, onions, tomatoes and fresh sauce takes the place of the burger bun. Crispy, juicy and fragrant, it is a popular snack in Afghan cities.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Galette

Garniture

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and garlic, then mix them into the ground beef with the cumin, coriander, chili, salt and pepper. Knead well until you have a uniform mixture.
  2. Divide the meat into 4 patties about 1.5 cm thick and flatten them slightly.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, slice the tomatoes and red onion into thin rounds, and wash the lettuce leaves.
  5. Mix the yogurt with the chopped fresh cilantro and crushed garlic to make the sauce.
  6. Warm the breads for a few seconds in the pan or in the oven to make them soft.
  7. Spread each bread with the yogurt sauce, then add a lettuce leaf, a meat patty, and tomato and onion rounds.
  8. Close the burgers, add a drizzle of hot sauce if you like, and serve right away.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with a patty of chickpeas and mashed potatoes, seasoned with the same spices.

Using what's easy to find. If Afghan breads aren't available, use pita breads or Indian naans from the supermarket.

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