You are in the restaurant, you are about to bite the first bite, but the contents of the hamburger slip out of the sandwich and fall onto the plate. Whether it's ketchup drops falling off the edges of the bread or lettuce leaf slipping out, there are many frustrating "accidents" in this situation. It is not easy to enjoy a good sandwich of this type without creating a bit of confusion, but there are several techniques to make sure it remains intact, for example you can grab it in a certain way or manage the toppings.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Choosing the Tactic
Step 1. Grab the bun by the bottom edge using your thumb and little finger
This grip ensures that no ingredients can slide to the sides; the other three fingers support the top of the burger to ensure a good seal. Using both hands and all fingers (don't point your little fingers up) you can enjoy your meal without wasting a single drop of sauce!
Before lifting the bun, make sure there are no ingredients dangling over the edge
Step 2. Wrap it securely with paper or similar material
Many restaurants - traditional or fast food - serve the burger already partially wrapped in a napkin, wax paper or some other kind of wrapping; this system is perfect for supporting food, keeping your hands clean and preventing food from falling onto the plate.
- If the burger isn't served wrapped, you can use a napkin and line the bottom of it.
- This technique prevents meat juices and seasonings from dripping from the base of the sandwich.
Step 3. Cut it into sections if it is too thick to bite into
Sometimes the sandwich is just too big to bite into directly; if so, use cutlery to divide it into two or four more manageable parts. Perhaps in this way the ingredients slide all over the place; therefore, whether you have decided to cut the burger in half or eat it all with a knife and fork, try to keep it as compact as possible.
- By pressing the top with a little force you can cut it more easily to prevent the filling from coming out.
- Remove the ingredients such as lettuce or tomato using a fork and set them aside to simplify the cutting operations; you can always put them back in their place later or eat them alone.
Part 2 of 2: Avoid Mess
Step 1. Keep some napkins handy
Whether you are eating the sandwich with your hands or eating utensils, there is always a risk that the juices from the meat or the seasonings will splash and dirty the area. Make sure you always have napkins on hand to clean up unexpected stains; Also don't forget that these napkins are also perfect for wrapping the bottom of the bun.
Step 2. Avoid taking big bites
The burger is a difficult sandwich to eat flawlessly and the larger the bite, the more likely the toppings will splash everywhere. By eating a little at a time, you limit the amount of ingredients that drip; in addition, it is always polite to chew with your mouth closed, which is really difficult when it is completely full of food.
Step 3. Add a few toppings
These ingredients make the burger taste much better, but avoid inserting thick layers of mustard or ketchup; the excess sauce quickly causes a big mess and drips off the bun. In addition, the additional ingredients, such as tomato, salad, pickles, and so on, increase the thickness of the burger, causing a lot of difficulty when you try to bite and chew it.
Advice
- Be careful when carrying packs of condiments in your bag or backpack, they could break and create a big mess.
- Try sticking a toothpick or two into the burger to hold the various elements in place; but remember to take them off before biting that part!
- If you eat in your car often, keep some napkins and plastic cutlery in the dashboard compartment, just in case.
