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Hambagu

Hambagu

Japanese
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42 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

42 min · 8 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

520 kcalper person
Protein 28g
Carbs 20g
Fats 34g

About this dish

A blend of beef and pork mince, bound with milk-soaked panko and sauteed onion, seared hard and simmered briefly in its own glossy pan sauce. Japan's answer to the hamburger, eaten with a knife and fork over rice.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Soya, Fish

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionfinely diced1

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef Mince300 g
  • pork mince200 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Milk40 ml
  • Eggs1
  • Butter15 g

Dried Goods

  • Panko breadcrumbs40 g
  • Caster sugar10 g

Oils & Condiments

  • ketchup60 ml
  • Worcestershire sauce30 ml
  • Red wine40 ml

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Large frying pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the diced onion for 5 minutes until soft and translucent, then set aside to cool.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Soak the panko breadcrumbs in the milk in a mixing bowl until fully absorbed.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Combine the beef mince, pork mince, cooled onion, soaked panko, egg and a pinch of salt in a bowl and mix with your hands until sticky.

Approx. 6 minutes
4

Divide into four portions and shape into ovals, tossing each between your hands to knock out any trapped air.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Heat the same frying pan over medium heat and sear the patties for 4 minutes on each side until deeply browned.

Approx. 8 minutes
6

Cover, lower the heat, and cook for a further 8 minutes, checking the centre of a patty reaches 71°C with a meat thermometer.

Approx. 8 minutes
7

Remove the patties, then add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, red wine and caster sugar to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, scraping up the browned bits, until glossy.

Approx. 5 minutes
8

Return the patties to the pan, spoon the sauce over the top, and serve.

Approx. 2 minutes