This is the least expensive burger at Smokin' Burgers, but it tastes luxurious. The “meat” is a whole portobello mushroom cap that's nicely cooked, and it comes with pesto mayo, roasted tomato and red bell pepper, red onion, avocado slices, provolone cheese, balsamic glaze, and lettuce. The slice of cheese is just enough to add some fat to the mushroom, and the balsamic glaze adds sourness that brightens up the burger. While mushrooms don't always have a lot of flavor, and portobello is no exception, what they do have is umami, that elusive savoriness that keeps you coming back for more. The first time I had this burger, I thought it was definitely noteworthy, but I did miss some heat, so today I ordered it with some pickled jalapeño slices, and that made it perfect. This delicious, healthy, and juicy burger is messy to eat, but I am a big fan of messy food. For my side, I ditched the skinny fries and had it with a salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Location: Smokin' Burgers, 1775 E Palm Canyon Drive, Unit 220, Palm Springs, California. Date: September 17, 2020.
2 Comments
LORA WINSLOW
9/17/2020 08:49:46 pm
Roland,
Reply
Roland Petrov
9/18/2020 12:00:26 am
Thanks, Lora. I only post the good stuff. How are you doing?
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorChef Roland has been a legal resident of seven countries and has travelled in over thirty, documenting food along the way. He currently resides in the desert in Southern California. Categories
All
|