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Juicy Japanese Hamburg Steak

groups2 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 30 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
Allergens:warningGlutenwarningDairywarningEggswarningSoy

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8 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:07

In a small bowl, combine 30g breadcrumbs and 70ml milk. Knead and press with hands until fully absorbed and soft, then set aside.

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Watch out

Measure milk accurately

too much makes meat mixture too soft to shape, while too little will not soften breadcrumbs

Ingredients:breadcrumbs (30 g)Milk (70 ml)
Tools:mixing bowl
02
Preparation
00:00:31

Place half an onion on the cutting board, slice vertically first then dice into fine, uniform pieces.

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Watch out

Dice onions evenly and finely, otherwise large onion chunks will fall out and break patty shape during frying.

Ingredients:Onion
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
03
Active Cooking
00:01:02

Pour 1 tbsp cooking oil into a skillet, add diced onions, and stir-fry over medium-low heat for 2 minutes until translucent. Remove and cool completely.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat, about 2 minutes
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Watch out

Fry onion until translucent without burning

it must be cooled completely before adding to meat mixture

Ingredients:Cooking oil (15 ml)Onion (0.5 piece)
Tools:wooden spatulaFrying pan
04
Active Cooking
00:01:27
warningStay safe

Wash hands and utensils thoroughly before and after handling raw meat and eggs to avoid cross-contamination. Raw meat carries bacteria; do not touch cooked food or containers with unwashed hands after mixing.

In a large bowl, place 350g minced pork/beef, add soaked breadcrumbs, cooled onions, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp white pepper, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp nutmeg. Knead quickly with hands until sticky and tacky.

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Watch out

Onions must be completely cool

knead quickly so body heat does not melt meat fats, which ruins juiciness

Ingredients:minced pork and beef (350 g)Egg (1 piece)Salt (1 tsp)Pepper (0.25 tsp)crushed black pepper (0.25 tsp)nutmeg (0.5 tsp)breadcrumbsMilkOnion
Tools:mixing bowl
05
Active Cooking
00:03:02

Divide mixture in half. Toss one portion back and forth between hands to expel air, shape into a smooth oval patty, place into pan, and press a small indentation in the center.

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Watch out

Toss patty thoroughly to release air bubbles

pressing the center prevents it from bulging and undercooking in the middle

Tools:Frying pan
06
Active Cooking
00:04:06

Pan-fry patties over medium heat for 2 minutes until golden, flip over. Pour 30ml water and 30ml cooking wine around pan, immediately cover and steam on low heat for 5 minutes. Insert skewer; clear juice means cooked.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat to brown both sides, then low heat covered to steam for 5 minutes
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Watch out

Hot oil splatters violently after adding liquid, cover immediately

pink juice means undercooked and requires further cooking

Ingredients:water (30 ml)cooking wine (30 ml)
Tools:pan lidspatulabamboo skewers
07
Active Cooking
00:05:20

In the same pan with pan drippings, add 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 0.25 tsp black pepper over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until glossy and reduced.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat, about 1-2 minutes
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Watch out

Sauce contains sugar and reduces quickly

stir constantly to avoid burning and bitterness

Ingredients:water (30 ml)cooking wine (15 ml)mirin (1 tbsp)sugar (1 tsp)soy sauce (2 tbsp)crushed black pepper (0.25 tsp)
Tools:spoon
08
Active Cooking
00:06:18

Place hamburg steak on a plate garnished with lettuce and tomato slices. Spoon warm sauce evenly over the steak and serve.

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Watch out

Freshly cooked hamburg steak inside contains hot juices

cut open carefully to avoid burning your mouth

Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

breadcrumbs30 g
Milk70 ml
Onion0.5 piece
Cooking oil15 ml
minced pork and beef350 g
Egg1 piece
Salt1 tsp
Pepper0.25 tsp
crushed black pepper0.5 tsp
nutmeg0.5 tsp
water60 ml
cooking wine45 ml
mirin1 tbsp
sugar1 tsp
soy sauce2 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

mixing bowlchef's knifecutting boardwooden spatulaFrying panpan lidspatulabamboo skewersspoonserving plate