Tender Enoki Hamburger Steaks Stuffed with Cheese

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   Bring the cheese to room temperature.

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   If the cheese is cold, it won't melt when you cook the hamburgers.

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   Enoki mushrooms absorb water when you wash them, so shake off excess water so that the patties don't become soggy.

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   I don't wash them.

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   Chop the onion and enoki into 1cm pieces.

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   Blend in a food processor until paste-like.

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   Transfer the mixture from step 3 into a bowl.

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   Add all the other ingredients, except for the cheese.

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   Knead well and the resulting mixture should be very soft.

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    Divide the mixture into 4 portions.

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    With your hands, add the cheese slice in the middle and cover it up, and shape into a patty.

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    The patty will be very soft, so place it immediately in a nonstick pan.

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    Fry over medium to high heat.

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    They are very soft, so fry until a crust forms, and the shape is well set.

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    Flip the patties over, and do the same with the other side.

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    When both sides are well browned, flip them again and cover the pan with a lid.

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    Cook the pan and reduce the heat to low while cooking.

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    The hamburgers are done when they release clear juice when pierced with a skewer or toothpick.

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    Cover with the lid again, and let it rest for a few minutes in residual heat.

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    They're delicious as they are, but you could eat it with your favorite sauce.

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    Here I served the hamburger with grated daikon radish and shiso dressing.

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    I recommend this.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.