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Japanese Wafu Burger
Photo: Amirali Mirhashemian

Japanese Wafu Burger

13 ingredients 25 min + 20 min 6 servings openrecipes
Japanese Wafu Burger

"These traditional Japanese hamburgers are eaten without a bun. Shiitake mushrooms and tofu make them moist without falling apart, and a mirin glaze adds extra flavor. Absolutely delicious! I like to eat these with cooked daikon (Japanese radish) and rice."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

664
Calories
48g
Protein
41g
Fat
22g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Tofu 100g firm 76
Shiitake 1/2 cup (73g) 34
Miso 1 tbsp (18g) 34
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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