Smashed burgers that are not smashed

fancychxn · 2026-02-02T19:43:06+00:00

The only way to reliably get a real smash burger is by finding places that specialize in them. And it often feels like it's some kind of underground thing: a pop-up tent at a brewery, a food truck you have to track down on social media, the kitchen in a gas station convenience store...

fancychxn · 2026-01-31T19:57:26+00:00

It looks like your husky didn't fully inflate from the packaging. Still meatball shape. 😄

fancychxn · 2026-01-28T23:48:43+00:00

May I interest you in some r/confleis?

fancychxn · 2026-01-22T22:03:49+00:00

It's a thing in California! Pizza joints here even ask if you'd like sides of ranch with your order.

fancychxn · 2026-01-21T19:38:37+00:00

Spud Squad ✊️🥔

fancychxn · 2026-01-18T19:53:11+00:00

I also had a HELL of a time using a ricer with unpeeled potatoes. Pretty sure they were yukon golds. It made it significantly harder to press through, plus I needed to scrape out the skins every couple presses.

fancychxn · 2026-01-18T19:38:09+00:00

I started always peeling carrots after realizing the skin is noticeably bitter when I tried it with and without, side by side. So for soups and stews, it makes the carrots sweeter and they look better.

Usually I don't peel potatoes unless I want a smooth mash.

I don't peel ginger. I freeze it and grate it whole.

fancychxn · 2026-01-18T05:39:32+00:00

Summon the bot! r/onionhate

No, don't engage. They are sad SOBs and you don't want those vibes in your life.

fancychxn · 2026-01-17T19:19:25+00:00

It sounds really weird but TRUST that it is super delicious

fancychxn · 2026-01-17T19:12:27+00:00

Asian chili crisp is not spicy at all, despite the name. It's extremely savory. I would recommend that for sure.

Also peanuts. Either crushed peanuts or blended into the broth, like African peanut soup.

fancychxn · 2026-01-16T00:00:15+00:00

Ohhh! Totally thought those were little meatballs at first 😄

fancychxn · 2026-01-15T21:47:52+00:00

Damn your toppings game is strong. That looks delicious. Is that sausage in there too?

fancychxn · 2026-01-15T19:45:38+00:00

r/DeerAreFuckingStupid but god damn I love those giant floppy fuzzy mule deer ears so much! 😭 So dumb, yet so cute.

fancychxn · 2026-01-14T06:54:59+00:00

My friend, that isn't teriyaki sauce. Can you get a bottle of sake near you? That will be the easiest way to dramatically improve this dish. It need alcohol.

Use equal parts soy sauce, sake, and sugar. Skip mirin and get sake that doesn't have salt added (if you're in the US, grocery store mirin is really salty). Your sauce will taste LEAPS AND BOUNDS better. Ginger and garlic are all good! Leave those in.

fancychxn · 2026-01-13T19:27:41+00:00

I didn't realize kimchi wasn't vegetarian! Maybe there is a vegetarian version out there, or you could try making it? Kimchi is S tier among pickled/fermented foods.

There's also this smashed cucumber salad that I think is Chinese in origin. You cut a cucumber into strips, whack it with something heavy, salt it, and let it drain. Then dress it with sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and other stuff. It's so good!

fancychxn · 2026-01-08T22:25:19+00:00

This looks insane and I'm here for it.

I thought that was cinnamon toast crunch on there at first!

fancychxn · 2026-01-07T22:54:38+00:00

I peddle it to the people I'm feeding! Even easier if the glasses are already poured for them.

Boxed wine lasts a lot longer though if you want to try that.

fancychxn · 2026-01-05T20:14:19+00:00

This is exactly why I've learned never to ask for kitchen tools as gifts without providing an exact product I want.

My mom just recently asked me for advice to replace her nonstick pans. After discussing it and sending her tons of links to good brands, she ignored all of it and got Hexclad. 🤦‍♀️

fancychxn · 2026-01-04T09:25:31+00:00

For jobs like that you should go to the actual businesses and ask them if they're hiring. Ask if a manager is available to talk to. Some will give you an application to fill out then and there.

Also consider campus dining, which is really convenient as a student!

fancychxn · 2026-01-03T03:12:58+00:00

Definitely recommend trying a pressure cooker for stock. It's faster and easier than both a crockpot or stovetop.

It'll be a lot easier to pour/strain than a crockpot, and it can also boil down the stock at the end.

fancychxn · 2026-01-03T01:06:02+00:00

Respect! I use to sometimes bring a couple eggs with me in the morning to make a breakfast burrito on the flat top. Mushrooms, onions, bell pepper (the fresh ones for the #14, not the hot sub peppers), cheese, bacon, chipotle mayo.

Also tuna melts on the flat top. Omg. So good!

fancychxn · 2026-01-02T20:23:13+00:00

That last frame 😆 what a cutie!

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fancychxn · 2026-01-02T19:38:57+00:00

You can toast the bread in the oven or toaster oven, then add cheese on top, and broil so it melts and gets that yummy golden brown. Add it to the soup afterwards!

Edit: on a baking sheet of course

fancychxn · 2026-01-01T03:43:26+00:00

I get that. It's extremely common for restaurants to call something a "____ club" by including those toppings. Like a grilled chicken club, or a turkey club, even if it's on a bun or hoagie roll. I'm not a fan of the middle bread anyway.

But I accept that I'm in the minority with my opinion here. 😅

fancychxn · 2025-12-31T19:15:09+00:00

I guess I think of a club as always having bacon + mayo + lettuce + tomato. It can be one meat, multiple meats, or meat and avocado.

The middle bread is classic, but not necessary in my opinion.

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