Wafu Hambagu (Japanese-style Hamburger Steak)和風漢堡扒
A tender and juicy hamburger steak infused with Japanese flavors, often served with a savory soy-based sauce and grated daikon radish.
01Ingredients
- 250g ground beef
- 250g ground pork
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sake (cooking sake)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup grated daikon radish, lightly squeezed to remove excess water
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)
Nutrition (per serving)386kcal
- Protein28.5g
- Carbs12.8g
- Fat23.4g
Fiber 0.5 gSodium 548 mg
02Steps
- Sauté the onion in a pan with a little oil until translucent and softened. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, cooled sautéed onion, panko breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated and slightly sticky.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into an oval patty, about 1.5 cm thick. Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from bulging during cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Place the patties in the pan and sear for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip the patties, reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the patties from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan (without washing), add soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the hamburger steaks to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and gently heat for about 1 minute.
- To serve, place a hamburger steak on a plate, top with a generous amount of grated daikon radish, and garnish with chopped green onions.
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