Because of ardent foodies, @angelineongsuming and @happygreedyfoodie, I not only got introduced to the big bad beautiful world of burgers by PTT's Group Executive Chef Adam, but also had a sneak taste of his brand new "Watermelon Man".
Originally created for a magazine collab for Three Buns in Jakarta, this burger (which is named after a Herbie Hancock song) is a cannonball of strong yet remarkably balanced flavours .
Looking like it could pass off as a slice of beetroot, the watermelon had survived an intensive process to get to this point. Cured in sugar syrup and a bunch of other tasty things, and compressed to achieve a tight, smooth texture, it more than held its own against all 150gms of the UK Hereford Angus beef patty. Not to mention, it had to contend with the potent quadar de carva cheese, pickled onions, ketchup and housemade thousand island dressing as well. Like a championship match between great rivals, this battle of flavours demanded a worthy venue. The space between the light cushion halves of toasted brioche was it.
From around mid May, the "Watermelon Man" will be on the menu at Three Buns in Singapore.