That frozen veggie burger I microwaved vs. pan-fried was a total game changer

So last Tuesday I was starving and grabbed one of those cheap frozen veggie patties from the store brand. I nuked it for 2 minutes and it came out all rubbery and sad, barely edible. Then the next night I had another one and decided to pan-fry it in a little oil for about 4 minutes per side. The texture was actually crispy on the outside and soft inside, not like a hockey puck at all. I couldn't believe the difference just a pan made for a 99 cent patty. Anyone else have a simple cooking method that totally saved a basic meal?

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jake_walker8d ago

Honestly it's wild how much a little extra effort changes things across the board, not just with food. Pan frying basically turns trash into treasure, same way toasting bread or seasoning rice makes a huge difference. Ngl we've gotten so used to quick fixes that we forget how basic steps can really upgrade the whole experience.