Deconstructed Big Mac with Celery Foam and Sodium Bicarbonate Ketchup Spheres
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Created: 9/27/2023
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Get ready to elevate your fast food nostalgia to a whole new level with this deconstructed Big Mac. Homemade buns, juicy beef patties, tangy special sauce, and a unique twist with celery foam and sodium bicarbonate ketchup spheres makes for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients:
Yield: 8 servings
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
Sesame seeds (optional)
1 pound ground beef, preferably 80% lean
1 large egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
1 cup water
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
Step 2
Add in the warm milk, warm water, melted butter and beaten egg. Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Add in the warm milk, warm water, melted butter and beaten egg. Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Step 3
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place until it doubles in size.
Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place until it doubles in size.
Step 5
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal sized balls.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal sized balls.
Step 6
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a cloth and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a cloth and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 8
Brush the top of the buns with some water, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Brush the top of the buns with some water, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Step 9
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the buns are golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the buns are golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Step 10
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix until everything is well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix until everything is well combined.
Step 11
Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape them into flattened rounds.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape them into flattened rounds.
Step 12
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties, and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties, and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Step 13
Set aside to cool.
Set aside to cool.
Step 14
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
Step 15
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 16
In a blender, puree the celery and broth until smooth.
In a blender, puree the celery and broth until smooth.
Step 17
Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized pot and heat on low heat until it starts to simmer.
Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized pot and heat on low heat until it starts to simmer.
Step 18
Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Step 19
Remove from heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
Step 20
Using a hand blender, blend the mixture until it becomes foamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Using a hand blender, blend the mixture until it becomes foamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 21
Transfer to a container and set aside.
Transfer to a container and set aside.
Step 22
Mix the ketchup, bicarbonate and water in a jug until well combined.
Mix the ketchup, bicarbonate and water in a jug until well combined.
Step 23
Pour the mixture into a spherification dish or ice cube tray, and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Pour the mixture into a spherification dish or ice cube tray, and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 24
Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan.
Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan.
Step 25
Remove the ketchup spheres from the dish or tray and gently place them in the hot oil.
Remove the ketchup spheres from the dish or tray and gently place them in the hot oil.
Step 26
Cook for a few seconds until they float to the surface and become crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Cook for a few seconds until they float to the surface and become crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 27
Set aside.
Set aside.
Step 28
Place a bun at the center of the plate.
Place a bun at the center of the plate.
Step 29
Add a patty on top of the bun, followed by a spoonful of special sauce.
Add a patty on top of the bun, followed by a spoonful of special sauce.
Step 30
Repeat with another bun, patty, and special sauce.
Repeat with another bun, patty, and special sauce.
Step 31
Top with a spoonful of celery foam.
Top with a spoonful of celery foam.
Step 32
Garnish the plate with a few crispy ketchup spheres and serve immediately.
Garnish the plate with a few crispy ketchup spheres and serve immediately.