Japanese Hamburger Recipe
This is a soft, juicy, and warm Japanese Hamburger Recipe. It is quite unlike the normal American hamburger. This dish is referred to as Hamba gu in Japan.
Ingredients
For the Patties:
- Ground beef – 1 pound 450g
- Onion – 1 small chopped
- Egg – 1
- Panko breadcrumbs – ½ cup
- Milk – 3 tablespoons
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
For the Sauce:
- Butter – 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Ketchup – 2 tablespoons
- Worcestershire sauce – 1 tablespoon
- Sugar – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Cook the Onion
- Cook chopped onion in a pan. Heat until soft and light. Let it cool before mixing.
Mix the Beef
- Place ground beef in a bowl. Add the cooked onion, egg, panko, milk, salt, and pepper.
Stir the Mix
- Mix the ingredients well. Use your hands to blend everything until soft and sticky.
Shape the Patties
- Divide the mix into patties. Make a small dent in the center of each patty.
Heat the Pan
- Add oil to a pan. Heat it on medium heat until warm.
Cook the Patties
- Place the patties in the pan. Cook until the bottom turns brown.
Flip the Patties
- Flip them gently. Brown the other side. Let the color become deep and rich.
Steam the Patties
- Add a little water. Cover with a lid. Let the patties steam until fully cooked.
Make the Sauce
- Remove the patties. In the same pan, add soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and butter.
Simmer the Sauce
- Heat the sauce until thick. Stir gently so it does not burn.
Add the Patties
- Place the patties back into the sauce. Coat the patties well with the warm sauce.
Serve
- Serve the patties with rice or vegetables. Pour extra sauce on top for more flavor.
Notes
- Use ground beef with some fat for juiciness.
- Cook the onions until soft for sweet flavor.
- Press a small dent in the patty to cook evenly.
- Mix the ingredients until the meat becomes sticky.
- Do not rush the steaming step.
- Use a heavy pan for even cooking.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or salt.
- Add butter at the end for rich taste.