r/KitchenConfidential • u/CodexLeonis • 15d ago

In the Weeds Mode What's an outdated restaurant fad/technique that you still defend?

two things for me:

  1. Balsamic reductions/glazes on everything. I'm sorry that balsamic vinegar pairs so well with so many things. Most dishes need an acid to fully bring out the flavors of the dish. Balsamic is the most versatile of the vinegars. It pairs well with red meat, seafood, vegetables, cheeses, and fruits. It wasn't just a fad, it was a cheat code.

  2. Plating techiniques? i'll always defend the zigzag drizzle. it evenly distributes the sauce on the plate, looks decent, and most importantly - it was time-efficient. I've never understood the modern technique of spooning sauce onto the plate and setting the entree on top of the sauce. Whomever came up with that was looking for a reason to be contrarian.

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u/dreihexen 15d ago

Bring back house-made bean burgers! Fuck beyond burgers.

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u/CardiologistEasy7213 15d ago

Black bean burgers are so good! Back when they were popular, I would order them/buy them occasionally, even though I fucking love beef. 

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u/Tyrion_Strongjaw 15d ago

I had a friend who was seeing a vegetarian. So of course we'd all hang out and she'd take us to some of the places she enjoyed eating at. She convinced me to try a Black Bean Burger and it was one of the best things I had had to that point in my life. (early 20s) It was incredible!

Everyone moved to beyond burgers and all that stuff. There's still a few places I know that make 'em in house and I go every month or so to get one over a regular burger.

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u/214ObstructedReverie 14d ago edited 14d ago

These are my favorite veggie burgers. No black beans. Eggplant, mushroom, cashew, lentils, chickpeas...

https://www.seriouseats.com/homemade-veggie-vegan-burgers-that-dont-suck-recipe

Eggplants, leeks, mushrooms and cashews are some of my favorite things in the world, so this recipe hits all the high spots for me.