Hambagu

Name: Hambagu
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 300g mixed minced beef and pork; 1/2 onion, finely chopped and sautéed; 1/2 cup panko soaked in 3 tbsp milk; 1 egg; A pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper; Sauce: 3 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire-style sauce, 2 tbsp red wine, 1 tbsp butter

ハンバーグ/ham-BAH-goo/

Also known as: Hamburg Steak, Japanese Hamburger Steak, Hambaagu

About this dish

A juicy Japanese-style hamburger steak of beef and pork, pan-fried and served with a rich demi-glace or grated daikon sauce.

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Ingredients

🥩300g mixed minced beef and pork

🧅1/2 onion, finely chopped and sautéed

🍞1/2 cup panko soaked in 3 tbsp milk

🥚1 egg

🌰A pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper

🍅Sauce: 3 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire-style sauce, 2 tbsp red wine, 1 tbsp butter

Method

Serves 2

Knead the mince with the cooled onion, panko, egg and seasoning until sticky.

Shape into thick ovals, slapping them between your hands to remove air, and press a dent in the centre.

Sear in a hot pan for 2 minutes per side, then add a splash of water, cover and cook through on low heat.

Remove, then add the sauce ingredients to the pan juices and simmer until glossy.

Pour over the hambagu and serve with rice and salad.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Hambāgu is a beloved yoshoku (Western-style) dish, especially with children; it's served with rice, not in a bun.

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