Japanese Negi (Leek) Patties Recipe

Name: Japanese Negi (Leek) Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 leek, shredded finely; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; SAUCE; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 leek, shredded finely
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons sesame oil
SAUCE
1 cup water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
1 tablespoon water

1
Stir fry the leek in the 1 tablespoon of oil until a little softened.
2
Cool.
3
Meanwhile place the first 4 sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
4
Add the cornstarch mix to this, and stir until it thickens.
5
Set aside.
6
Place the leeks, eggs and pinch of salt in a bowl and mix.
7
Heat half the sesame oil in a large frypan over medium high heat.
8
Using half the mix, form 4 patties in the pan.
9
Cook until golden, turn over cook until golden and cooked through.
10
Keep these warm whilst you repeat with the remaining sesame oil and leek/egg mix.
11
Divide between 4 plates, and serve with the sauce spooned over.

274

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leek, shredded finely, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Japanese Negi (Leek) Patties falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Japanese Negi (Leek) Patties

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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