Burger and Fries

A burger and fries is by far the most popular type of meal bought in the US. In fact, Americans buy almost 5 billion burgers a year! This popularity has spread around the world with the growth of international “fast food” restaurant chains.

Many people say that the first burger was served at the St Louis World’s Fair in 1904. The first chain of burger restaurants started with the White Castle burger in 1921, and it was a great success.

The classicburger is made from about 100 grams of minced beef which is fried or grilled, then served in a bun covered with sesame seeds. The growing popularity of vegetarianism has also led to burgers made from soya bean “meat” instead. Fries, also called French fries, are cooked like English chips, but they are cut into thinner slices.

A burger and French fries may not be the healthiest meal in the world – but it is certainly one of the word’s favourites.