""In a perfect world," Bourdain said, "you should be able to eat a hamburger with one hand and get a representative chunk of all of the elements." He felt that the burger should be small and sturdy enough to hold with a single hand, and that the ingredients should be minimal and well-distributed throughout the burger. You should be able to taste each ingredient in every bite you take, rather than fishing around for a pickle or being left with a bite of just bun edges and lettuce."
"In addition to his one-hand rule, Bourdain noted the importance of the structural integrity while building a burger. Things can begin to get messy if there are too many toppings or sauces on a burger, especially with slippery ingredients like sliced tomatoes or leaves of lettuce. "There's a tectonic slide that occurs when you start to over complicate and add other products," Bourdain commented."
"Never one to shy away from voicing his strong opinions, Bourdain's requirements for a burger were simple, but non-negotiable. In the video, he said that the perfect burger consists of a soft potato bun, good quality beef that's ground well, and meltable cheese preferably from a processed cheese product rather than a slice of high-quality cheese. Also acceptable to Bourdain were two thin patties in place of a single thicker patty."
Perfect burgers should be small and sturdy so one hand can hold them while each bite contains a representative mix of elements. Ingredients should be minimal and evenly distributed so diners taste each component instead of searching for pickles or getting only bun and lettuce. Structural integrity is essential; excessive toppings or slippery items like sliced tomato and loose lettuce cause the burger to slide apart. Optimal components include a soft potato bun, well-ground beef, and a meltable processed-style cheese. Two thin patties can replace a single thick patty. Simplicity and restraint prevent mess and preserve flavor balance.
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