Patty
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For other uses, see Patty (disambiguation).
This article is about ground or chopped ingredients formed into a disc. For ingredients encased in pastry or puff pastry, see Turnover (food).
A patty or burger (in British English) is a flattened, usually round, serving of ground meat or legumes, grains, vegetables, or meat alternatives. Patties are found in multiple cuisines throughout the world.
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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 |
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In British English, minced meat that is formed into a disc is called a burger, whether it is in a bread roll or not. The word "patty" is usually used in American English but almost unknown in British English.
The ingredients are compacted and shaped, usually cooked, and served in various ways.