Hamburger Steak with Daikon Oroshi

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Stir the panko and milk (3 tbsp) together in a large bowl.

   Uses 1/3 cup Panko bread crumb · 3 tbsp milk

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the ground beef (1.3 lb), finely chopped onion (1 small), egg (1), salt (1/2 tsp) and black pepper to the moistened panko. Mix thoroughly by hand.

   Uses Milk-moistened panko · 1.3 lb ground beef · 1 small onion (chopped fine) · 1 egg · 1/2 tsp salt · black pepper

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Divide the combined meat mixture into four equal portions. Shape into oval patties, flatten slightly and make an indentation in the middle of each.

   Uses Combined beef patty mixture

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Heat the oil (1-2 tsp) in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shaped patties for 4–6 minutes on the first side, then turn, cover and fry for 3–5 minutes on the second side. Continue as needed until cooked through, with the centre reaching 71°C (160°F). The timer covers the second, covered side only.

   Covered patty fry — second side · 4 minUses 1-2 tsp oil · Four shaped beef patties

5. 5

   Step 5: Mix the soy sauce (1/4 cup), lemon juice (2 tbsp) and rice vinegar (2 tbsp) in a small bowl to make the ponzu sauce.

   Uses 1/4 cup soy sauce · 2 tbsp lemon juice · 2 tbsp rice vinegar

6. 6

   Step 6: Grate the quarter-length piece of daikon and finely chop the green onions (2). Divide the cooked patties among four plates, top with the grated daikon and green onions, and drizzle the prepared ponzu over them.

   Uses Cooked beef patties · About ¼ of a daikon radish by length, for grating · 2 green onions (chopped fine) · Homemade ponzu