Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambāgu)

Ingredients

• 200 g ground beef
• 100 g ground pork
• 1/2 onion, sautéed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup panko (soaked in milk)
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
• Salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste

Sauce

• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

Directions

• Mix the beef, pork, sautéed onion, egg, milk-soaked panko, milk, Kewpie mayo, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Clap the mixture between your hands to knock out the air, then shape into patties.
• Sear the patties in a hot pan, then add a splash of water, cover and steam through. Set aside.
• In the same pan, simmer the ketchup, Worcestershire and soy sauce with the pan juices until glossy, then pour over the patties.
• Serve with warm rice and shredded cabbage.

NOTE: Hambāgu isn't a hamburger — it's Japan's home-style meat patty, soft and juicy, always served with rice. From Shota Nakajima on Instagram.