Our Family's Easy Menchi Katsu (Fried Meat Patties)

Name: Our Family's Easy Menchi Katsu (Fried Meat Patties)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 450 to 500 grams Ground meat (beef and pork mixture); 1 1/2 to 2 large ones Onion; 1 Egg; 3 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Pepper and nutmeg (if you have it); 4 to 5 tablespoons Panko; 1 Egg; 4 to 5 tablespoons Flour; 80 to 100 ml Water; 1 as much (as needed) to coat the patties Panko

Servings: persons

1
Make the coating batter ready: Mix the egg, flour and water together.
2
It should be thick enough so when you make a line through it with your chopsticks, it disappears slowly.
3
If the batter is too watery it won't stick to the patties.
4
Finely chop the onions and put int oa bowl.
5
Add all the ingredients except for the panko, and mix well until sticky.
6
Add the panko, and mix in well with your hands.
7
If there aren't enough panko, add a little more.
8
Form into equal sized balls, and transfer to another plate.
9
(we'll use the bowl to coat the meat in panko).
10
Put the panko into the emptied bowl.
11
Coat the formed meatballs evenly with the coating batter from Step 1.
12
Use your left hand only for this.
13
Drop the patty into the bowl with the panko with your left hand, and cover with panko with your right.
14
When all the meatballs are in the bowl of panko, coat each completely and then flatten lightly to form patties.
15
Don't press too hard or you'll make gaps in the coating.
16
We make them about this size.
17
I flatten them just a bit more so that they cook faster.
18
Deep fry the coated patties in 180C or so oil until golden brown on one side.
19
Flip over, lower the temperature of the oil to about 160C, and cook them through thoroughly.
20
Raise the temperature back up to 180C at the end for a crispy finish.
21
These patties cooked without a breadcrumb coating are hamburger steaks in our house.
22
If there's any leftover coating batter, I make deep-fried sausages with it.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 450 to 500 grams Ground meat (beef and pork mixture), 1 1/2 to 2 large ones Onion, 1 Egg, 3 tbsp Mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Our Family's Easy Menchi Katsu (Fried Meat 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.

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