Sucuk Burger

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 4 burger patties (Parmak Sucuk)
• 4 burger buns
• 2 tomatoes, aromatic
• 1 romaine lettuce (lettuce heart), or other lettuce
• 2 tbsp cream yogurt (Süzme yogurt)
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 large onion(s), red, cut into thin rings
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 50 g date(s), dried, pitted, diced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 pinch(s) chili flakes, more to taste
• 50 ml water

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

with homemade date chutney

For the chutney, place all ingredients in a non-stick pan. Stir occasionally, briefly over high heat, then reduce to medium to low heat for about 10-15 minutes. Simmer with the lid closed. Mix the yogurt and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Grill the sucuk patties in a ridged sandwich toaster for about 5-6 minutes or on a charcoal grill for a few minutes on each side. Halve the burger buns and add them briefly to warm them. Spread the bottom half of the bun with some of the yogurt-mayo mixture, place a lettuce leaf and a sucuk patty on top, add a full teaspoon of chutney and 1-2 tomato slices, top with the top half of the bun, and serve immediately. Tip: If you don’t like date chutney or don’t have time to make it, substitute it with a slice of kasar cheese.