So, what are the ingredients of the world’s most expensive burger?

• Wagyu beef*
• White truffle
• Pata negra ham slices
• Cristal onion straws
• Modena balsamic vinegar
• Lambs lettuce
• Pink himalayan rock salt**
• Organic white wine
• Shallot infused mayonnaise
• Served in an Iranian saffron and white truffle dusted bun

Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson simply said that the “It sounds delicious.” I would love to try the burger to be able to provide a review, straight from the horses mouth, but cannot afford the bus fare to the West End, so will have to pass. I am not convinced that “organic white wine” is the best choice however. The ingredients are sourced from all over the world, so a splash of organic wine can only be there to attract the green vote.

But wouldn’t it be great of Burger King, and its rival burger bars and restaurants, made a greater attempt to produce a better burger? I would happily pay six pounds for a high quality burger sandwich (not meal) but we only have the whoopers and Big Macs to choose from, with poor quality bread, bland meat and a garnish that tries to disguise the meat rather than compliment it.

*Wagyu refers to several breeds of cattle genetically predisposed to intense marbling and to producing a high percentage of oleaginous unsaturated fat. Also known as Kobe-style beef, the meat from wagyu cattle is known worldwide for its marbling characteristics, increased eating quality through a naturally enhanced flavor, tenderness and juiciness. Because of the wagyu cattle’s genetic predisposition and special diet including beer and sake, wagyu yields a beef that contains a higher percentage of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than typical beef. The increased marbling also improves the ratio of monounsaturated fats to saturated fats. (Definition from Wikipedia).

**why not use Maldon Sea Salt?