People’s Republic of Tung Chung – 东涌人民共和国

Bored after a week of unimaginative dinners, I just invented the ultimate chicken burger. In case you’re interested, here’s how it goes. You need (quantities for one person; multiply as necessary):

• 200g of minced chicken breast (that’s two nice-sized patties)
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped finely
• 1 spring onion, chopped finely
• One teaspoon paprika
• One teaspoon ground cumin
• A few finely torn-up coriander leaves
• Pinch of salt
• An egg-white (or the whole egg, if you’re not a health-freak)

Mix it all up by hand and have fun making a mess. It’ll be worryingly dark but don’t fret, when you cook it the colour will improve. Mould into two patties and splot them into a frying pan of hot olive oil. Flip ‘em until cooked through.

Serve on a bap with mayo, rocket leaves and sweet chilli sauce. Flail around trying to stop the cats from stealing one burger while you’re eating the other.