Panwich Burgers

These party-ready appetizers are guaranteed crowd-pleasers!

Serves 8 to 12

For the burger patty
2 pieces Italian sausage
      (about 300 grams), casing removed
1/4 kilo ground pork
1/2 cup chopped spring onions
2 small eggs, beaten
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to season

1 (250-gram) pack pancake mix,
      according to package directions
alfalfa sprouts
slices of cheese
cherry tomato slices

maple barbecue sauce (optional) (see tip below)

1  Make the burger patty: In a bowl, mix together Italian sausage, ground pork, spring onions, eggs, and breadcrumbs; season with salt and pepper. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls and flatten. Set aside in chiller.

2  Cook pancakes in a nonstick pan, shaping them into about 2-inch rounds. Set aside. Pan-fry the burgers until browned.

3  To assemble, top a pancake with some alfalfa sprouts then top with a burger patty. Follow with a slice of cheese and cherry tomato slices. Cover with another pancake. Repeat until done. If desired, serve with maple barbecue sauce (see tip below).

Saucy tip: To make the maple-barbecue sauce: Just mix 2 tablespoons maple syrup into 1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce.

Photography by Kai Huang | Food Preparation by Katherine Jao | Styling by Elaine P. Lim