Patty facts for kids
A ground beef hamburger patty
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| Alternative names | Burger |
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| Type | Main dish, Sandwich |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Ground meat, meat alternatives, vegetables, grains, and/or legumes |
A patty is a flat, usually round, piece of food. It's often made from ground meat or plant-based ingredients like beans, grains, or vegetables. You can find patties in many different types of food around the world.
In British English, a patty made from minced meat is often called a "burger," even if it's not served in a bread roll. The word "patty" is used more in American English.
Patties are made by pressing ingredients together into a shape. They are usually cooked and served in many ways. Some patties are even baked or fried inside a pastry crust. Others are coated in breadcrumbs before being cooked.
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What is a Patty?
The word "patty" is used in many English-speaking countries. It means a small, flat cake of chopped food. In some places, patties might also be called "discs."
Patties don't always have to be made from ground beef. For example, "fish burgers" are made from fish, and "chicken patties" are made from chicken meat.
Veggie Patties
Veggie burger patties are made without any meat. Instead, they use ingredients like beans, grains, or mixed vegetables. They can also be made from soy products like tofu or tempeh. Another option is seitan, which is made from wheat gluten. These ingredients are often mixed with something to help them stick together.
Different Kinds of Patties
Patties come in many forms and are served in various dishes.
Crispy Croquettes
Some patties are coated in breadcrumbs and then deep-fried. These are called croquettes. A good example is crab cakes. In Ireland, some traditional fish and chip shops sell "batter burgers." These are beef patties dipped in batter and deep-fried. A "wurly burger" is a batter burger served in a sandwich. In Japan, a popular croquette is called Korokke.
Savory Cutlets
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Patties can also be served as a cutlet, which you eat with a knife and fork. Famous examples include Salisbury steak from America, the German Hamburg steak, and the Serbian pljeskavica. The Russian Pozharsky cutlet is another type.
Delicious Fritters
Aloo tikki is a potato patty that comes from the Indian subcontinent. A related dish, ragda pattice, serves the potato patty with a gravy.
An arepa is a patty made from maize (corn) and other ingredients. It is cooked on a griddle. People in Central and South America have been eating arepas since ancient times.
Unique Quenelles
Gefilte fish is often served as a quenelle. This is a patty shaped like a flattened egg.
Patties in Sandwiches
Patties are often served inside sandwiches. When a patty is placed in a bun, it's usually called a "burger." If the patty is made from ground beef, it's a hamburger. Sometimes, patties are served between slices of bread.
An American patty melt is a ground beef patty with melted cheese, usually served on toasted rye bread. In Ireland, "spice burgers" are popular sandwiches. These patties are made with a special recipe.
In Japan and Korea, you might find a "rice burger." This is a ground beef patty served between two "buns" made of pressed rice.
Raw Patties
Some patties are served raw. Examples include steak tartare and Middle Eastern kibbeh nayeh.
Patties in Pastry
Patties can also be wrapped in pastry and then baked or fried. These are called turnovers. A famous example is the Cornish pasty. A Jamaican patty is a cooked, spiced ground beef patty baked inside a pastry crust.
How Patties Are Made in Factories
Patties made in large amounts for stores are usually shaped by machines.
When you see mass-produced patties, they might have unusual shapes or bumpy edges. These bumps are made by the machines that form the patties. They help keep the patties in line on the assembly line. Some boxed patties also have small holes on the top and bottom. These holes are there for similar reasons, helping the patties move smoothly through the production process.
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