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.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 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)

Steps

1. Sauté the onion in a pan with a little oil until translucent and softened. Let it cool completely.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Return the hamburger steaks to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and gently heat for about 1 minute.
8. 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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