Japanese Hamburg Steak with Daikon Oroshi
Japanese Hamburg Steak with Daikon Oroshi is a juicy hamburger steak topped with refreshing grated daikon radish. This Japanese home-style dish combines rich, savory flavors with a light soy sauce or ponzu topping and pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
HAMBURG STEAK INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb Ground beef
- ½ Onion /medium size
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 6 tablespoon Panko
- 4 tablespoon Milk
- 1 Egg
- ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
THE DAIKON OROSHI TOPPING
- 1½ cups Daikon radish / about 150-200g
- 5 tablespoon Soy sauce or ponzu
OPTIONAL GARNISH
- Radish sprouts / as needed
- Shiso leaves / as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the daikon oroshi: Grate the daikon radish using a grater, or use a food processor to finely grate it. Set aside.
- Soak the panko: In a small bowl, combine the panko and milk. Let it soak for a few minutes until the panko absorbs the milk.
- Cook the onion: Finely chop the onion and transfer it to a microwave-safe container. Add the butter and olive oil, then microwave for 1 minute and stir. Microwave for another 1 minute, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the hamburger mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, soaked panko mixture, cooked onion, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands until the mixture becomes sticky and evenly combined.
- Shape the patties: Lightly coat your hands with a little oil. Divide the mixture into 4–5 portions. Toss each portion gently between your hands a few times to remove air pockets, then shape them into oval patties.
- Cook the hamburg steaks: Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 6–7 minutes to steam and cook through. Insert a fork or skewer into the center of a patty. If clear juices run out, the hamburg steak is cooked. If the juices are cloudy, cook for another minute or two.
- Serve with daikon oroshi: Transfer the hamburg steaks to serving plates. Top with grated daikon oroshi, and drizzle with soy sauce or ponzu. Garnish with radish sprouts or shiso leaves if desired.