# Smashburger: thin patty with crisp edges, born in 1960s diner 2026-08-10T05:00:59+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet English Mathrubhumi's Word of the Day defines smashburger as a hamburger style where a ball of ground beef is smashed flat on a hot griddle, creating a thin patty with crispy caramelised edges. The modern technique is traced to a 1960s diner called Dairy Cheer in Ashland, Kentucky, where a cook used a No. 10 bean can. The method maximises the Maillard reaction for flavour. Professional chefs stress the burger must be smashed within the first 30 seconds of hitting the griddle to lock in juices. The ideal fat ratio is 70/30 or 80/20 ground beef. The term has become a global fast-casual trend since the 2000s. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: burger, culinary, diner food, Food, smashburger, word of the day Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/smashburger-thin-patty-with-crisp-edges-born-in-1960s-diner/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/smashburger-thin-patty-with-crisp-edges-born-in-1960s-diner/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.