Rendang Burgers from the BBQ
Burgers and Indonesian cuisine: gotta love both! So why not combine them into one amazing creation? That’s exactly what our butchers did — and during our #butcheryburgerbattle, the Rendang Burger was prepared in the most spectacular ways. BBQ Junkie also came up with this sizzling BBQ version.
You can cook the burgers on the BBQ, but for the quick home cook, they can just as easily be prepared in a pan.
Preparation
Fire up the BBQ, aiming for enough heat to grill the burgers — somewhere between 200 and 230°C. Meanwhile, place a small saucepan over low heat with vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Warm until the sugar and salt dissolve, then remove from the heat.
Slice the red onion into thin rings and place them in a bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the onions and let them sit while the burgers grill.
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sambal, and lime juice. Mix well to create a sambal mayonnaise.
Cooking Rendang Burgers on the BBQ
Once the BBQ is up to temperature, grill the burgers for about 3–4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, slice open the buns and toast them briefly on the BBQ.
When the burgers are cooked and the buns are toasted, it’s time to build your burger. Start with the bottom half of each bun and spread generously with sambal mayonnaise. Add a layer of curly lettuce, followed by the Rendang burgers.
Sprinkle some seroendeng over the burgers, then drain the pickled onion rings and add a few on top. Finish with the bun tops and serve immediately.
ENJOY!