Russell Hobbs 17888 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the grill on.
Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the grill works.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 The grill must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use and store
it out of reach of children.
2 Don’t put the grill in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
3 Don’t use the grill unless grill plates are fitted to both elements.
4 Some parts aren’t as hot as others, but they’re all hot. Don’t touch – use oven gloves
or a folded towel.
5 Bread, oil, and other foods may burn. Don’t use the appliance near or below curtains
or other combustible materials, and watch it while in use.
6 Sit the grill on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, near a power socket.
7 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
8 Don’t use the grill with an external timer or remote control system.
9 Don’t wrap food in plastic film, polythene bags, or metal foil. You’ll damage the grill and you
may cause a fire hazard.
10 Cook meat, poultry, and derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear. Cook fish till
the flesh is opaque throughout.
11 Keep the grill and cable away from hotplates, hobs or burners.
12 Unplug the grill after use, before moving and before cleaning.
13 Don’t use the grill for any purpose other than cooking food.
14 Although the grill can be used to barbecue food, it isn’t a barbecue. Don’t try to use it with
charcoal or any other combustible materials, otherwise you’ll start a fire.
15 Don’t use the grill if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
16 If the cable is damaged, return the grill, to avoid hazard.
household use only
positioning
1 Sit the grill on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
2 Leave a space of at least 50mm all round the grill.
3 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be caught or tripped over.
preparation
4 Check that the drip tray is pushed fully in – the rear should sit beneath both spillways.
5 Open the grill, wipe the cooking plates with a little cooking oil or butter, then close it. Don’t
use low fat spread – it may burn on to the grill.

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preheat
6 Plug the grill into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
7 The power light (red) will glow as long as the grill is connected to the electricity supply.
8 The ready light (green) will glow while the elements are heating, then go out when the grill
reaches operating temperature. It’ll then go on and off as the thermostat operates.
9 Wait till the ready light goes off before cooking.
fill the grill
10 When the light goes off, use the oven glove to open the grill.
11 Lay the food on the bottom cooking plate with a spatula or tongs, not fingers.
12 Don’t use anything metal or sharp, you’ll damage the non-stick surfaces.
13 Close the grill.
14 The cooking plates are articulated, to cope with thick or oddly shaped foods or panini – try to
keep the plates roughly parallel, to avoid uneven cooking.
15 Wait till the food is cooked.
remove the food
16 Check it’s cooked through – if you’re in doubt, let it cook a bit longer, then check again.
17 Use the oven glove to open the grill.
finished?
18 Unplug the grill.
more?
19 Put on the oven glove.
20 Slide the drip tray out from under the bottom plate.
21 Empty it into a heatproof bowl.
22 Give it a wipe with kitchen paper.
23 Replace it in the rails under the front of the grill.
24 Push it in – the rear should sit beneath both spillways.
griddle/barbecue
25 You may open the grill up for use as a griddle or barbecue.
26 To go to the griddle position:
a) move the handle forward till the plates are less than 90 degrees apart
b) press the release button, and hold it in
c) pull the handle back, till the grill is fully open
d) check that the front of the top plate doesn’t catch on the end of the stabilisers
e) if it does, close it slightly, push the top of the plate with an oven glove, and open it again
f) let the release button go
27 To close the griddle, simply lift the handle, till the plates are less than 90 degrees apart, you
can then close it fully, or open it again in grilling mode.
care and maintenance
1 Unplug the grill and let it cool before cleaning and storing away.
2 Wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth. Use kitchen paper moistened with a little cooking
oil to remove stubborn stains.
3 Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water, or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
4 Take extra care with the non-stick cooking surfaces.
5 Don’t put the grill in water or any other liquid.
6 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
7 Don’t use scourers, wire wool, or soap pads.
8 Wind the cable round the clips at the back of the grill.

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cooking times
•Use these times purely as a guide – they’re for grilling fresh or fully defrosted food.
•When cooking frozen foods, add 2-3 minutes for seafood, and 3-6 minutes for meat and
poultry, depending on the thickness and density of the food.
beef min
fillet 5-7
loin steak 7-8
burger, 50g, fresh 5-6
burger, 100g, fresh 7-8
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
round steak 5-7
sausages (thin) 5-6
sausages (thick) 7-8
sirloin 7-9
T-Bone 8-9
pork
burger, 50g, fresh 5-6
burger, 100g, fresh 7-8
chop, 12mm 5-6
gammon steak 5-6
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
sausages (thin) 5-6
sausages (thick) 7-8
tenderloin, 12mm 4-6
chicken/turkey
chicken breast pieces 5-7
burger, 50g, fresh 4
burger, 100g, fresh 5
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
thighs (chicken) 5-7
turkey breast, thin sliced 3-4
lamb
kebabs, 25mm cube 7-8
minced 6-7
loin chops 4-6
fruit min
apple, halve/slice 6-8
bananas, slice lengthwise 3-4
nectarines/peaches, halve/slice 3-5
pineapple, slice 3-7
toasted sandwiches
cheese 2-3
ham (cooked) 5-6
roast beef/sausage/turkey (cooked) 6-7
seafood – steaks (25mm)
halibut, salmon, swordfish, tuna 6-9
seafood – fillets (12mm)
red snapper, salmon, sea bass 3-5
seafood
kebabs, 25mm cube 4-6
langoustines, prawns 1-2
scallops 4-6
snacks
calzone 8-9
hot dogs 2-3
quesadillas 2-3
tacos, meat filling 6-8
vegetables
asparagus 3-4
carrots, sliced 5-7
aubergine, slice/cube 8-9
onions, thin slice 5-6
peppers, thin slice 6-8
peppers, grill then skin 2-3
potatoes, slice/cube 7-9
squash, slice/cube 6-8
food safety
•Whether grilling or griddling/barbecuing, check that the food is cooked through before
serving. If in doubt, cook it a bit more.
•Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear. Cook fish
till the flesh is opaque throughout.
•When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label.

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a few recipes to get you started
•Preheat the grill, then cook everything at 5 (max) unless the recipe says otherwise.
•When times are shown as a range (e.g. 5-7 minutes), we suggest you cook for the
minimum time, then start checking the food for readiness.
sausage and herb stuffed pork serves a family of 4
250g/½lb low-fat sausage, uncooked
½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh parsley
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp marjoram
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 whole pork tenderloins (fillets)
8 cocktail sticks, soaked in water then patted dry
Remove the sausage skins. Mix the sausagemeat, marjoram,
thyme, parsley, and pepper in a bowl. Cut each tenderloin in
two, then cut a slit sideways into each piece to make a
pocket. Stuff the pockets with the mixture, and fasten the
edges with cocktail sticks. Grill till the pork and stuffing are cooked through (6-8 minutes).
chicken tandoori with yogurt-based marinade serves a family of 4
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
200-250g carton plain low-fat yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp cinnamon
Use a lidded casserole dish big enough to hold the chicken and
the marinade. Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic,
ginger, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon in the dish. Cut each chicken breast into two, add them to
the dish, and turn till they’re well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1-8 hours, turning at least
every hour. Grill the chicken till it’s cooked through (5-7 minutes). Discard the marinade.
smoked mackerel panini with tomatoes and crème fraiche serves 1
2 small cooked smoked mackerel fillets
2 thick slices wholegrain/wholewheat
4 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large handful watercress
dressing
2 tbsp reduced fat crème fraiche
½ tsp lemon zest, grated
squeeze lemon juice
1 tsp black pepper
Mix the dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
Flake the mackerel on a slice of bread, top with
tomatoes and watercress, then the other slice, cook
for 2-3 minutes, add the dressing, and serve.

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Mediterranean beef and vegetable grill serves a family of 4
500g/1lb hindquarter flank steak
1 small courgette, cut into 8 pieces
1 small tomato, cut into 8 pieces
1 small onion, cut into 8 pieces
1 green pepper, cut into 8 pieces
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic granules
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water then patted dry
Mix the vinegar, pepper and garlic granules in a bowl.
Freeze the steak for 30 minutes, then cut it into thin
strips, across the grain. Discard any fat. Thread the
steak on 4 skewers, and the tomato and vegetables on
the other 4. Grill the steak skewers for 4 minutes, then
add the vegetable skewers to the grill. Sprinkle the
skewers with the vinegar, pepper and garlic mixture, and grill for 3-4 minutes more.
herbed chicken and mushroom kebabs serves 4
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
500g/1lb fresh whole mushrooms
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp dried parsley
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tbsp white vinegar
½ cup nonfat chicken broth
1 tsp black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water then patted dry
Use a lidded casserole dish big enough to hold the chicken,
mushrooms and marinade. Mix the rosemary, parsley, thyme,
juice, vinegar, broth, salt and pepper in the dish. Cut the chicken
into 25mm/1” cubes, add to the dish, and turn till they’re well coated. Add the mushrooms, and
turn gently. Cover and refrigerate for 4-12 hours, turning occasionally. Thread the chicken and
mushrooms on the skewers, and grill till cooked through (5-7 minutes). Discard the marinade.
healthy pizza pitta pockets serves 2
2 slices lean ham or turkey (cooked)
50g/1½oz reduced fat mozzarella
2 wholemeal pitta breads
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 mushrooms, thinly sliced
¼ small onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sweetcorn
¼ green pepper, diced
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
Slit open each pitta bread to form pockets, and spread the tomato purée inside each pocket.
Cut the ham/turkey into strips, turn them in a bowl with the other ingredients, rest for half an
hour to rehydrate the herbs, then fill the pitta pockets and grill for 3-5 minutes.

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goujons of fish with carrot sticks and sweet potato wedges serves 2
1 large tuna, cod or salmon steak
1 medium carrot
1 small sweet potato
25g/1oz wholemeal flour
1 egg white
breadcrumbs from 1 slice of wholemeal bread
1 tsp white pepper
½ tsp medium curry powder (optional)
1 tsp clear honey
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
Put the olive oil in a bowl. Cut the sweet potato into thin wedges. Toss the wedges in the bowl
to coat them with oil, then put them on a plate.
Stir the paprika and honey into the bowl. Cut the carrot into sticks about the same width as the
thick ends of the potato wedges, and toss them in the bowl to coat them. Put the wedges and
sticks on the grill, and cook for 4 minutes.
Mix the flour, curry powder and pepper on a plate. Put the egg white on another plate, and mix
with a fork. Put the breadcrumbs on a third plate.
Cut the fish into goujons (fingers), and dip the fish goujons into the seasoned flour, then into the
egg white, then the breadcrumbs.
When the wedges and sticks have cooked for 4 minutes, add the goujons to the grill, and cook
for another 3-4 minutes, or till the breadcrumbs turn golden.
warm Asian-style noodle and tofu salad serves 2
60g/2oz buckwheat or soba noodles
250g/8oz pre-cooked tofu, drained and cubed
1 carrot, peeled and grated into long strips
1 head pak choi, shredded
½ courgette, cut into long strips
½ red onion, cut into strips
small handful fresh coriander leaves, torn
marinade
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sweet chilli dipping sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
juice of ½ lime
Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the tofu, and refrigerate overnight.
Boil two litres of water in a large pan, add the noodles, bring back to the boil, and boil for 10
minutes, drain, transfer to a serving dish, and keep warm.
Grill the marinated tofu till golden brown (2-3 minutes), then remove and set aside.
Grill the carrot, courgette, pak choi and onion for 30-60 seconds to wilt them.
Lay the wilted vegetables on the noodles, top with the grilled tofu, and garnish with the
coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.

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creamy cheesy chicken parcels with hidden green stuff serves 2
1 lean skinless chicken breast
2 flour tortilla wraps
75-100g/2½-3oz reduced fat cream cheese
100g/3oz fresh baby spinach leaves
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp grated nutmeg
1 tsp pepper
Grill the chicken till it’s cooked through (6-8 minutes).
Remove it from the grill, let it cool, and cut it into strips.
Wash and dry the spinach, wilt the leaves on the grill for
20-30 seconds, remove, and dry with kitchen paper.
Mix the cream cheese and spinach in a bowl, then fold in
the chicken strips.
Spoon the mixture into the centre of the tortilla wraps, fold one end of each wrap over, roll the
wraps up, and warm the filled wraps on the grill for 2-3 minutes.
wholegrain panini with feta, red onions and red pepper serves 1
2 thick slices wholegrain or wholewheat bread
50g reduced fat feta cheese
½ red onion, cut into thin strips
½ red pepper, cut into strips
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Mix the onion, red pepper, balsamic vinegar and black
pepper in a bowl. Spon the mixture on to the grill, cook
till softened (1-2 minutes), and lay it on a slice of bread.
Tear the feta, sprinkle over the mixture, and top with
the other slice of bread. Clean the grill, then grill the
panini for 2-3 minutes. Serve with a watercress and tomato salad.
quick and easy grilled bananas serves 2
2 bananas, peeled
2 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Mix the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Split the
bananas lengthwise, then across their width. Lay the
bananas on the grill, flat sides uppermost, and spoon the
mixture on top of them. Grill till the bananas are warm and
the cinnamon and walnuts are slightly glazed (3-4 minutes).
grilled strawberry maple shortcake serves 4
1 low-fat shortcake, cut into 8 slices
¼ cup maple syrup
2 cups fresh strawberries, cleaned and sliced
1 cup non-fat whipped cream topping
Lay the shortcake pieces on the grill, brush with maple syrup,
and grill for 3-5 minutes. Remove, top with strawberry slices
and whipped cream topping.

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vanilla fruit kebabs with a quick creamy dip serves 4
½ fresh pineapple or a tin of pineapple chunks
1 small orange
2 bananas
2 peaches or nectarines
1 tsp brown sugar
4 tbsp orange juice
2 small tubs fruit fromage frais
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water then patted dry
Cut the fruit into chunks and marinade for 10 minutes in
the orange juice, brown sugar, and half the vanilla extract.
Thread the marinaded fruit chunks on the skewers, and grill for 4-6 minutes.
Mix the fromage frais with the other half of the vanilla extract as a dip for the kebabs.
the original burger serves 4
500g/1lb lean minced beef
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp black pepper
1 red onion
4 wholegrain burger buns
tomato, lettuce, dill pickles, etc. to garnish
Combine the mince, Worcestershire sauce and pepper,
and shape into 4 burgers.
Slice the onion into 12mm/½” thick slices.
Grill the burgers for 4 minutes, top each with an onion
slice, then grill for 3-4 minutes more.
Serve the burgers on the buns with your choice of
garnish (tomato, lettuce, dill pickles, etc.).
Santa Fé veggie-burger serves 4
1 cup steamed white rice
½ cup of canned corn kernels
1 green pepper, seeded
1 large white onion
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp chilli powder
4 wholegrain hamburger buns
non-fat cooking spray
Use a blender or food processor to process the rice,
corn, green pepper, onion, pepper, juice and chilli
powder to a coarse, mealy texture.
Shape the mixture into 4 burgers and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Spray the grill lightly with non-fat cooking spray, grill the burgers till well browned (6-7 minutes),
then serve in the buns.

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chicken fillets with a Thai curry sauce serves 4
4 large chicken fillets, trimmed of fat and skin
375g Thai curry sauce
½ cup coconut milk
2 spring onions, finely chopped
½ handful torn coriander leaves
steamed jasmine rice or noodles mixed with
grated lemon or lime peel
additional ½ handful torn coriander leaves
Lightly flatten the chicken fillets to an even thickness.
Preheat the grill, and lightly spray the cooking plates
with cooking oil.
Lay the chicken fillets on the cooking plate, and grill till
the chicken is cooked through (5-7 minutes).
Meantime, heat the sauce in a pan, stir in the coconut
milk, spring onions and coriander leaves, and heat through, stirring occasionally, till cooked (but
don’t let it boil).
To serve, spoon a portion of the curry sauce on a plate, lay a chicken fillet on the sauce, then
pour a little more sauce over the chicken. Spoon rice or noodles and additional torn coriander
leaves on to the plate.
Accompany this dish with crisp green vegetables.
fillet steak with tomato concasse serves 6
6 fillet steaks
1 clove garlic
tomato concasse
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
450g tin of tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp thyme
grated zest of ½ orange
pinch of saffron (optional)
1 large clove garlic, crushed
salt and pepper
Heat the oil in a pan over a moderate heat, and sauté
the onions till they’re just translucent. Add the
tomatoes, then the other concasse ingredients, and simmer, stirring occasionally, till the
concasse is thick and rich.
Preheat the grill.
Trim the fillets, then flatten gently. Cut the garlic clove in half, and rub the cut side over the
surfaces of the fillets.
Lay the fillets on the grill, and cook for 2-5 minutes, depending on how rare you want them.
,Remember – it’s fillet steak – it doesn’t take a lot of cooking!
To serve, spoon a portion of the concasse on a plate, lay a steak on the concasse, then pour a
little more concasse over the steak.
Accompany with creamy mashed potatoes, boiled baby new potatoes in butter, carrot sticks and
a green vegetable.

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chicko caramba serves 3-4
3-4 tortilla wraps
500g skinless chicken breast fillets
shredded lettuce
tomato slices
avocado slices
spring onions, shredded lengthwise
little salt and pepper
fresh coriander leaves
marinade
4 tbsp olive oil
juice of 1 lime or lemon
2 tbsp hot chilli sauce
¾ tsp ground cumin
1 clove garlic, crushed
Trim any fat from the fillets, then cut each fillet in half lengthways.
Mix the marinade ingredients in a shallow bow, add the chicken fillets, turning to coat each fillet.
Cover, then chill for at least an hour, turning every half hour or so.
Preheat the grill, lay the chicken fillets on the cooking plate, and cook till the chicken is cooked
through (8-10 minutes).
Remove the chicken, cover, and rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Wipe the cooking plates, warm the tortillas on setting 2 for a couple of minutes, then remove
from the heat, and turn the grill off.
On each tortilla, arrange a pile of lettuce, tomato, avocado, and spring onions, and sprinkle with
salt and pepper.
Lay a chicken fillet on the salad, fold the bottom of the tortilla up, over the chicken, then fold in
the sides of the tortilla, to form an envelope, and serve at once.a few more burger recipes
cheesy beef burger serves 4
450g lean minced beef 250g low fat Cheddar cheese, grated
1 spring onion, chopped 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
Combine everything, shape into 4 burgers, grill for 4 minutes, then check for readiness.
Tex-Mex burger serves 4
450g lean minced beef 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
1 strong onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh salsa
1 tsp chilli powder
Combine everything, shape into 4 burgers, grill for 4 minutes, then check for readiness.
cheese and horseradish burger serves 4
450g lean minced beef 125g low fat Cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp creamed horseradish sauce ½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp sea salt
Combine everything, shape into 4 burgers, grill for 4 minutes, then check for readiness.
ranchero burgers serves 4
375g lean minced beef 125g tinned kidney beans, drained and mashed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tbsp barbecue sauce
½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp sea salt
Combine everything, shape into 4 burgers, grill for 4 minutes, then check for readiness.

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connection
The product must be earthed. It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug. To
replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to Eor E, the blue wire to N, and the
brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip. If in doubt, call an electrician. Don’t use a non-
rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose
of it.
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To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn’t be
disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled.
service
If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able
to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse
and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer.
If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer technical
advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your name,
address, day phone number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when
purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to:
Customer Service, Salton Europe Ltd, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS
email: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone] (local rate number)
guarantee
Defects affecting product functionality appearing within one year of purchase will be corrected
by replacement or repair provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the
instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected. Documentation, packaging, and product
specifications may change without notice.
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Asian chicken burger serves 4
450g lean minced beef 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp soy sauce ½ tsp ground ginger
1 egg white
Combine everything, and shape into 4 burgers. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Grill the burgers for 5
minutes, then check for readiness.
pineapple teriyaki burger serves 4
450g lean minced chicken 1 egg white
4 tbsp bottled teriyaki sauce 1 strong onion, finely chopped
1 tsp yellow mustard ½ tsp black pepper
4 slices fresh pineapple
Refrigerate the pineapple slices. Combine the other ingredients, and shape into 4 burgers. Grill
the burgers for 4 minutes, then check for readiness. Put a slice of pineapple on each burger.