Pork Tsukune (Patties) Packed with Burdok Root

Name: Pork Tsukune (Patties) Packed with Burdok Root
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Ground pork; 15 cm Burdock root; 1/2 Onion; 1 Egg; 2 tsp Katakuriko; 2 tsp Soy sauce; 2 tsp Sake; 1 tsp Grated ginger; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Sake; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 to 4 Shiso leaves

Servings: persons

300 grams Ground pork
15 cm Burdock root
1/2 Onion
1 Egg
2 tsp Katakuriko
2 tsp Soy sauce
2 tsp Sake
1 tsp Grated ginger
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 dash Salt and pepper
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Sake
2 tbsp Soy sauce
3 to 4 Shiso leaves

1
Wash the burdock root, and finely shave it with the skin still attached.
2
Finley chop the onion.
3
Add the ground pork, onions, burdock root, eggs, and flavoring ingredients marked with to a bowl and knead thoroughly until it sticks together.
4
Mold the patties into any size you like, line them in a heated pan, and fry.
5
Once it has become golden brown on one side, flip them over, cover with a lid, and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
6
Wipe excess oil with a paper towel.
7
Mix together the ingredients marked with , and add them to the pan once the patties have cooked through.
8
Saute them while shaking the pan back and forth.
9
Turn the heat up to high after adding the sauce!
10
Transfer to serving plates, top with shredded shiso leaves, and enjoy!

278

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Ground pork, 15 cm Burdock root, 1/2 Onion, 1 Egg, and more.

Yes, Pork Tsukune (Patties) Packed with Burdok Root 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!