Ingredients
For the burger
200g/7oz beef fillet, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
25g/1oz fresh breadcrumbs
1 free-range egg
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
50g/2oz goats' cheese
handful fresh rocket
2 slices toasted ciabatta
For the onion rings
200ml/7fl oz vegetable oil, for deep frying
50g/2oz cornflour
25g/1oz plain flour
3 tbsp sparkling water
1 onion, peeled, cut into thick rings
Method
1. For the burger, place the beef, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg into a small food processor, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and blend until well combined.
2. Remove the mixture from the food processor and shape into a large pattie, using your hands.
3. Heat a griddle pan and brush it with oil. Place the burger into the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Remove the burger from the pan and set aside in a warm place.
4. In the same pan, fry the goats' cheese for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown.
5. For the onion rings, place the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat until a small cube of bread sizzles and turns golden when dropped into it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
6. Place the cornflour, plain flour and sparkling water into a bowl and whisk together to make a light batter. Dip the onion rings into this mixture to coat.
7. Carefully place the onion rings into the hot oil and deep fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden-brown and crisp. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
8. To serve, place the burger onto a slice of toasted ciabatta and top with the rocket and goats' cheese and the remaining slice of ciabatta, with the onion rings alongside.
