Dish

Hamburg Steak w/ Yuzu Vinegar

A savory Japanese-style hamburg steak finished with bright, citrusy yuzu vinegar and fresh garnishes for balance.

Hamburg patty on rice with shredded cabbage and grated daikon, YUZUCO bottle and sauce packet visible in background

Ingredients

Hamburg Steak

  • 1lb ground beef (80 lean 20 fat)
  • 1 tsp Yuzu Kosho
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp MSG

Yuzu Vinegar

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar or champagne vinegar
  • 1 tbsp 100% Yuzu Juice
  • 2 tsp mirin
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 pinch salt

Garnish

  • grated daikon radish
  • Yuzu Kosho
  • shredded green cabbage
  • cooked rice

Instructions

Step 1
In a bowl, mix ground beef with yuzu kosho, salt, and MSG
Step 2
Form into ~4 oz patties and let sit at room temperature
Step 3
In a separate bowl, combine all yuzu vinegar ingredients and adjust to taste until bright and punchy
Step 4
Prep garnishes by grating daikon, shredding cabbage, and cooking rice
Step 5
Pan-sear patties over medium-high heat until a crust forms on both sides and cook to desired doneness
Step 6
Serve over rice with cabbage, grated daikon, a dollop of yuzu kosho, and spoon over yuzu vinegar
Step 7
Optional: add an egg yolk to the rice and mix before serving

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