Japanese-Style Tofu and Chicken Burgers Recipe

Name: Japanese-Style Tofu and Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Tofu (firm); 250 grams Ground chicken; 1 bunch Shiso leaves; 1/4 of a carrot Carrot; 1 tsp Grated ginger; 4 tbsp Grated daikon radish; 1 add (to taste) Green onion or scallion; 1 Salt and pepper; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp Katakuriko; 1/2 Egg (whole egg); 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 150 ml Water; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Katakuriko slurry

Servings: persons

1 block Tofu (firm)
250 grams Ground chicken
1 bunch Shiso leaves
1/4 of a carrot Carrot
1 tsp Grated ginger
4 tbsp Grated daikon radish
1 add (to taste) Green onion or scallion
1 Salt and pepper
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Katakuriko
1/2 Egg (whole egg)
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Sugar
150 ml Water
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Vinegar
2 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp Katakuriko slurry

1
Drain the tofu.
2
We usually put it on a sieve and put a plate on it, and leave it for about 15 minutes.
3
While you wait for tofu to drain, finely chop the carrot and shiso leaves and grate the ginger.
4
Grate the daikon radish and chop the green onion also.
5
Mix the drained tofu, carrot, shiso leaves, ginger and the ingredients together well by hand.
6
Make the sauce.
7
Heat the ingredients in a pan, and thicken by adding katakuriko mixed with water when the sauce comes to a boil.
8
Fry the burgers.
9
Heat oil in a pan, put in the formed burger patties, cover the pan, and pan fry both sides of of the burgers over medium heat.
10
Put the burgers on a serving plate, pour the sauce over them and put , grated daikon radish and chopped green onion on top to finish.

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Tofu (firm), 250 grams Ground chicken, 1 bunch Shiso leaves, 1/4 of a carrot Carrot, and more.

Yes, Japanese-Style Tofu and Chicken Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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-Style Tofu and Chicken Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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