Burger with Truffle Fries with Gouda Cheese

For the Burger:

• Burger buns — 3
• Veg or chicken patties — 3
• Darima Gouda cheese — 150 g, sliced Lettuce leaves — a handful
• Tomato — 1 large, sliced
• Onion — 1 medium, sliced
• Mayonnaise — 3 tbsp
• Mustard sauce — 1 tbsp
• Butter — 2 tbsp
• Salt — to taste
• Freshly cracked black pepper — to taste

For the Truffle Fries:

• Potatoes — 3 large, cut into fries
• Truffle oil — 1–2 tbsp
• Parmesan cheese — 2 tbsp, grated
• Salt — to taste
• Black pepper — to taste
• Oil — for frying

For the Fries:

• Wash and cut potatoes into thin fries. Soak in cold water for 20–30 minutes, then pat dry.
• Heat oil and fry the potatoes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil.
• Toss hot fries with truffle oil, salt, black pepper, and grated parmesan. Set aside.

For the Burger:

• Cook the patties on a pan or grill until fully done and slightly crispy on the outside.
• Place Darima Gouda cheese slices on the hot patties and let them melt slightly.
• Toast the burger buns with butter until lightly golden.
• Spread mayonnaise and mustard sauce on the buns.
• Assemble with lettuce, cheesy patty, tomato, and onion slices. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Close the burger and serve hot.

Serve the burger alongside truffle fries with a side of garlic aioli or spicy ketchup for dipping. Perfect for a gourmet café-style meal at home.