Extremely delicious American burgers based on Vytaras Radzevičius and Orijai Gasanovas

We do not have a single definition of comfortable food in Lithuanian, and in the United States its history dates back to the 20th century. In the mid-19th century, when a newspaper reported that “when people experience stress, they relax by eating ‘comfort foods’ – foods that are associated with safety and comfort.” Americans enjoy these soul foods when they are sad and lack positive emotions. This pandemic is no exception, during which the popularity of this type of food has reached unprecedented levels. The classic of American comfort food is especially popular – hamburgers, for which Lithuanians are not indifferent, he writes in a press release.

“Burgers are a perfect dish for cold and gloomy weather, and they took root in our country especially quickly. Perhaps because Americans, like Lithuanians, love meat and consume it a lot. Proof of this is the barbecue culture that was born there and is extremely popular. Additionally, grilled dishes are popular throughout the Atlantic year-round, not just in summer. So even though the cold is pressing outside the window, and we only fondly recall picnics by the lake, it doesn’t mean barbecue season is over. Rather, it goes on and moves home, “said traveler Vytaras Radzevičius, introducing the virtual dining cycle” On the Grill at Home. “

Grill and barbecue culture is especially popular in South America, where different meat preparation techniques were born, dominating many recipes for comfortable food.

“There are four different types of barbecue in America: Memphis, Kansas City, Texas, and Carolina. They are characterized not only by the different ways of preparing the meat, but also by the flavor of the sauces. We do not have such a wide distribution in Lithuania, but more and more frequently, in addition to the classic beef mints, we find other products, such as pork cooked for a long time at low temperatures, known in America as the term “pulled pork”. . These products are a great complement to many classic American comfort foods, ”says Povilas Vinžanovas, Marketing Director of Biovela Group.

Hamburger with beef burger and ribs

Try an authentic southern burger that will take you to the hot Texas desert, with a beef patty and ribs that slip off the bones. But don’t forget about the right bun, which will absorb all the expressive flavors and help the burger not to break.

“The best thing for a burger is a broccoli bun, which is strong enough to handle a lot of fried meat, but at the same time delicate to absorb all the excess juice due to its light consistency. A good burger is juicy, so a broccoli bun acts like a sponge so all of this juice doesn’t run off your hands or onto a plate. Plus, it’s mild enough that it doesn’t fall apart when bitten, and the flavor is mild so it doesn’t overshadow the flavors of other ingredients. Choosing this bun is a very important part of the success of a burger. We noticed that in recent years, Lithuanians have chosen more and more high-quality broccoli buns, and their popularity is growing ”, says Tadas Aleknavičius, director of development of bread products” Gardėsis “.

Rubén Inspired Sandwich

If the Nordic flavors are more acceptable to you, try the Reuben sandwich – this is an unusual dish for American food culture, as it uses ingredients familiar to Lithuanians, such as rye bread or sauerkraut. It turns out that, not unnecessarily at all, the origin of this dish is associated with an emigrant of Lithuanian origin.

“An origin story for this sandwich claims that Reuben Kulakofsky (his name is sometimes spelled Reubin and his last name is abbreviated Kay) is a Lithuanian of Jewish descent from Nebraska. It is said that he ordered a salty meat and sauerkraut sandwich while playing to poker. Since then, the tasty, juicy, and extremely expressive Reuben sandwich has remained a staple in New York cuisine. You can easily make such a sandwich at home; the ingredients are well known and you can bake it in the kitchen. oven or on the grill ”, says traveler Orijus Gasanovas.