Kicchiri Kitchen: Ramen Burger
I don’t think this can technically be classed as Japanese food but this heart attack handful is a trendy alternative to the American hamburger.
Ingredients
Instant ramen (not a Cup Noodle – the packet kind!)
1 egg
100g minced meat (pork or beef)
A pinch of chopped spring onions
1 tsp soy sauce
Vegetable oil
Topping suggestions: lettuce, fried egg, tomato, pak choi
Serves 1
Instructions
- Cook the instant ramen in salted water, don’t add the seasoning!
- Drain and cool the ramen for a few minutes.
- Beat an egg then mix in the ramen
- Split the ramen in two and mold into bun patties around 5 inches in width.
- Wrap the ramen patties in cling film and put in the fridge to chill
- Mix the minced meat, spring onions, soy sauce and half the ramen seasoning together and mold into a burger shape. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Heat vegetable oil in a separate pan, enough to cover the base of both ramen patties.
- Fry both for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until a little crisp.
- Build your ramen burger and eat greedily [tip: don’t eat in front of an audience, very messy]
Cherie Pham
