Japanese Style Tofu Hamburger With Grated Daikon Ra

Name: Japanese Style Tofu Hamburger With Grated Daikon Radish Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 1 stalk Japanese leek; 1 piece Ginger; 2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 pinch of each Salt and pepper; 1 Shiso leaves; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1/4 Daikon radish; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Sake; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 tsp Mirin

Servings: persons

1 block Firm tofu
1 stalk Japanese leek
1 piece Ginger
2 tbsp Katakuriko
1 pinch of each Salt and pepper
1 Shiso leaves
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1/4 Daikon radish
2 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Sake
1 tsp Vinegar
1 tsp Mirin

1
Drain off the excess water from the tofu first.
2
If you are in a hurry, microwave it.
3
I put it on a sieve a few hours beforehand and wrap it in kitchen paper towels.
4
Finely chop the white part of the leek.
5
The green part is not used.
6
Grate the ginger.
7
You can use pre-grated ginger from a tube instead.
8
Put the well drained tofu, chopped leek, grated ginger, katakuriko, salt and pepper in a bowl, and knead together very well.
9
When it's all mixed together, divide into 6 equal portions.
10
Heat up some sesame oil in a frying pand, and put in the formed patties.
11
When one side of the burgers have turned golden brown, turn them over, and put a lid on the pan and steam-fry.
12
They are done when both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
13
Make the grated daikon radish sauce Grate the daikon radish.
14
Put the soy sauce, sake, mirin and vinegar into a small pan and bring to a boil.
15
When the sauce has come to a boil turn off the heat, and add 2/3 rds of the grated radish.
16
Keep the rest of the grated radish to use as garnish.
17
Place the tofu burgers on plates, and put on a shiso leaf on if you like.
18
Pour the grated daikon radish sauce over, and garnish with the reserved grated radish.
19
Finished.
20
Please pour the sauce over just before serving.
21
In the summer, it's delicious chilled.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 block Firm tofu, 1 stalk Japanese leek, 1 piece Ginger, 2 tbsp Katakuriko, and more.

Yes, Japanese Style Tofu Hamburger With Grated Daikon Radish Sauce 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.

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Japanese Style Tofu Hamburger With Grated Daikon Radish Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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