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Japanese Tofu Hamburger Recipe

Shihoko Ura
Japanese Tofu Hamburger gives you the extra protein you want in your food. You won't believe how good these are!
4 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 1 burger
Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces Silken Tofu
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 10 ounces Ground Pork or a mix of ground pork and veal
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Sake
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions
 

  • Place the tofu in a bowl and whisk it to break it apart and make it into a paste.
  • Add the panko to the bowl and mix with the tofu.
  • Finely chop the onion and add it to the tofu and panko mixture.
  • Add the mince, an egg and all spices to the mixture and mix it well.
  • Roll the mixture into 8 even-sized patties and fry them in a frying pan on medium to high heat.
  • While the patties are frying, mix together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Once the patties are fully cooked remove them from the pan and set them aside on a plate then cook the sauce in the pan.
  • Bring the sauce to boil then turn the heat off.
  • Serve the hamburgs with whatever vegetables or sides you like, then drizzle the sauce on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 184mgSugar: 2g
Keyword Burgers, Dinners, Easy, Japanese Cuisine, Pork, Tofu
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