Ingredients
(for large size “Fukkura-san”)
(hamburg)
1 pound ground kurobuta pork
1 egg
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, minced
salt and pepper to taste
(sauce mixture)
1 cup grated daikon radish, lightly drained
1/4 cup dashi stock
2 tablespoons black vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon mirin
a pinch of sugar
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon kuzuko (arrowroot powder) or katakuriko (potato starch)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Procedure
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1.In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the hamburg and mix well by hand. Cover and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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2.Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
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3.Form the meat mixture into 4-5 patties by hand.
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4.Set the skillet of Fukkura-san over medium-high heat.
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5.Heat the sesame oil and sear one side of patties until brownd (about 3-4 minutes).
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6.Turn the patties over, and add the sauce mixture (stir the mixture well before adding).
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7.Cover with the lid and cook for 6-7 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.

