Tofu Hamburger Steak with Pepper Sauce（豆腐ハンバーグペッパーソース）
What kind of dish is Tofu Hamburger Steak with Pepper Sauce with Homemade Pepper Sauce??🌿✨
Tofu Hamburger Steak is a healthy take on Japan’s beloved hambagu, making it the ultimate guilt-free comfort food. It’s nutritious, satisfying, and perfectly pairs with savory sauces. Your body (and your taste buds) will thank you!
In Japan, a standard Hambagu is made with Aibiki mince (a 7:3 blend of ground beef and pork) mixed with onions, panko, and eggs. By replacing some of the meat with Momen (firm) tofu, you get a much lighter version that’s lower in calories and fat, but still super satisfying!
My Golden Ratio: 300g meat to 150g tofu. This maintains that rich, meaty flavor while keeping the patty incredibly fluffy.
🙌 Pro-Tips for Success
Drain the Tofu: This is the secret to a perfect texture. Wrap in paper towels and press with a weight for one hour, or use the microwave for a quick zap (just don’t over-dry it!).
The Onion “Microwave Hack”: Instead of sautéing, microwave chopped onions for 2 minutes and squeeze out the moisture. It saves time and extra washing up!
🤤 That Legendary “Pepper Sauce”
I always serve mine with the famous Pepper Sauce inspired by Joyfull, a popular family restaurant from my home prefecture, Oita!
This is truly the “taste of home.” It’s a savory, Western-style twist on Teriyaki sauce—not spicy like Tabasco, but packed with the bold aroma of black pepper.
Visit Joyfull Official Website 👉 https://www.joyfull.co.jp
🍽️ A Little Note from Me
This pepper sauce is the ultimate “comfort taste” from my hometown. However, Tofu Hambagu also pairs beautifully with Ponzu Oroshi (citrus soy sauce with grated radish) if you want something extra refreshing.
I have many more Hambagu variations up my sleeve, so stay tuned for more recipes! Happy cooking! ✨
📊 Nutrition Facts (Total Value) : Tofu Hamburger Steak with Pepper Sauce
| Metric | Value |
| Calories | 935 kcal |
| Protein | 77.7 g |
| Fat | 60.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.3 g |
| Salt Equivalent | 8.0 g |
🛒 Ingredients : Tofu Hamburger Steak with Pepper Sauce
For the Tofu Patty:
- Onion: 150g (finely chopped)
- Momen (Firm) Tofu: 150g
- Aibiki Ground Meat: 300g (200g Beef / 100g Pork)
- Egg: 1
- Salt: 4g
- Pepper: To taste
- Cooking Oil: 4g
For the Homemade Pepper Sauce:Inspired by Joyfull’s signature taste!
- Onion: 50g (finely chopped)
- Soy Sauce: 10g
- Mirin: 10g
- Consommé: 4g
- Water: 100g
- Coarse Ground Black Pepper: To taste (be generous!)
👩🍳How to make : Tofu Hamburger Steak with Pepper Sauce
- Wrap the tofu in a paper towel, place it in a colander with a weight on top, and let it sit for one hour. To prevent your patties from becoming watery, you must drain the tofu well.
- Quick Tip: If you’re in a rush, you can microwave it for a few minutes to release the water quickly. Be careful not to over-cook it, or the tofu will become too dry!
- Finely chop 150g of onion. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and heat for 2 minutes. Once cooled, squeeze out any excess moisture.
- > Why microwave? While sautéing is common, this method saves time and reduces the amount of washing up!
- In a large bowl, add the drained tofu and mash it by hand. Don’t just crumble it—aim for a smooth, paste-like consistency.
- Add the ground meat, salt, pepper, egg, and the squeezed onions. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well-combined and tacky.
- Divide the dough into three portions and shape them into round patties. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Important: Wait until the pan is fully heated before adding the patties! If the pan is not hot enough, the meat will stick to the pan.
- Cook until one side is beautifully browned. Flip the patties, cover the pan with a lid, and steam-fry them to ensure the center is juicy and fully cooked.
- In a separate small pot, combine the 50g of chopped onion, soy sauce, mirin, consommé, water, and plenty of coarse black pepper. Simmer until the onions are soft and the flavors have melded perfectly.
- Pour the hot pepper sauce directly over the cooked hamburger steaks in the pan.
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