For the pickled cucumber:

1. Boil the vinegar and sugar together with the star anise.
2. Cut long ribbon like strips using a peeler from the cucumber.
3. Remove the vinegar mix from the heat and add the cucumber, leave to one side for 20minutes.

For the homemade brioche bun:

1. Mix the yeast, milk, water and sugar in a jug and leave in a warm place to activate.
2. Rub the butter into the flour with a pinch of salt until breadcrumb stage.
3. Add the liquid mix to the flour mix.
4. Knead the mixture until smooth and bouncy using a little sprinkling of flour where necessary.
5. Put the ball of dough in a bowl and cover with cling film, leave in a warm place to rise for about half an hour.
6. Once risen, re knead the dough and shape into small palm size balls.
7. Place on a baking tray with parchment, gently oil the tops with a little olive oil and sprinkle on some sesame seeds.
8. Cover the buns in cling film and leave in a warm place again to rise.
9. Place a baking tray with 1 cm of water in the bottom of the oven at 200oc
10. Once risen, place the buns in the oven until golden, approximately 15 minutes.

For the gourmet burger:

1. Mix all the ingredients together and shape into patties.
2. Pan fry with a little oil until golden on each side the finish in the oven at 200oc for 10 minutes.