Japanese Hamburgers (Hanbaga) is similar to chopped steak and seasoned with flavors typical of Japanese cuisine.
Japanese Hamburgers (Hanbaga)
By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime
Japanese Hamburgers (Hanbaga) is my recipe of the day. These are a homestyle part of a Japanese meal based on American burgers.
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The hanbaga are cooked with seasonings and add-ins such as ginger and daikon, then topped with a flavorful sauce that includes ketchup, mirin and soy.
As you can see below, the burgers can easily become part of a homestyle bento for lunch or dinner.
Included in the bento are hanbaga with sauce, California sushi rolls, rice topped with a fried egg, and Japanese potato salad. I have a recipe for the potato salad which I will be posting Sunday so look for it.
There are a few mushrooms on the side as well. Those easily cook up in the pan with the burgers so no additional mess.
Obviously you could serve these on buns as well with your choice of toppings. I prefer it alone, sans bun, for a flavorful take on the chopped steak.
Besides the potato salad or steamed rice, you could also opt to serve this with a fried rice. I have one posted on my teppenyaki shrimp that is excellent and easy.
If you like more vegetables, try adding in some edamame or tossed salad. I have a couple appropriate recipes for each.
As for the type meat used in the burgers, I opted for all-beef, and prefer using Kobe beef. However, you can easily mix in half ground pork for a different flavor twist. The cooking method and prep is the same.
Japanese Hamburgers (Hanbaga)
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Japanese Hamburgers (Hanbaga)
Japanese Hamburgers (Hanbaga)
Equipment
- 1 nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Hanbaga:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup red onion (minced)
- 1/2 cup daikon radish (minced)
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Extra:
- 8 ounces whole mushrooms (trimmed and quartered)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (garnish)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients for burgers and let rest for about ten minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the sauce in a small saucepan and simmer until thickened.
- Cook the burgers in a nonstick skillet until browned on both sides.
- Add 1 cup water and the mushrooms and continue to cook until the water evaporates and the burgers are cooked through (about 165F).
- Serve with sauce spooned over and sprinkled lightly with toasted sesame seeds.
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