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Menchi Katsu (Japanese Ground Meat Cutlet)

Menchi Katsu (Japanese Ground Meat Cutlet)
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Menchi Katsu, a cherished staple of Japanese Yoshoku cuisine, presents a tantalizing blend of seasoned ground beef encased in a golden, crunchy panko crust. This savory meat cutlet is perfect for any occasion—whether served as part of a bento box, paired with rice and vegetables for dinner, or enjoyed as a delicious snack. With its crispy exterior and juicy interior, Menchi Katsu promises to impress your family and friends alike. Plus, making this delightful dish at home is straightforward and rewarding!

Ingredients

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  • 50 ml chicken stock (optional)
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 100 g onion (finely diced)
  • 250 g ground beef (for frying and using as it is)
  • ½ tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 ½ tbsp whole milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ tsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 pinch nutmeg powder
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 85 g all-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • 1 egg (whisked)
  • 150 g panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking oil (to fry)
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 dash olive oil (for sauce)
  • 1 dash rice vinegar (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. 1. Cook finely diced onion in butter until softened. Add ground beef and brown.
  2. 2. Stir in seasonings (mirin and Worcestershire sauce) and cool the mixture.
  3. 3. In a bowl, combine the cooled meat mixture with panko soaked in milk, an egg yolk, ketchup, sugar, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4. Shape the mixture into patties and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Coat each patty in flour, then egg wash followed by panko breadcrumbs twice for added crunch.
  6. 6. Fry until golden brown and crispy.

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