Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Asian Burger Steak in Lime & Soy Gravy


By    :      Mymy Suajico - Santiago



The original American hamburger was first served back in the late 18th century, since then it has never left the American menu. In fact it has earned for itself a worldwide popularity most readily served in fast food restaurants. A high quality burger patty is made entirely of ground beef and seasonings to distinguish them from inexpensive burgers incorporated with “fillers” not only to decrease their cost but to flavor the minced beef as well.
This recipe is a variation of the all-beef patty with ingredients to suit the Asian palate. So, forget the bun and steam the rice…
Ingredients:                        Patties
1 lb.                                        lean Ground beef
½                                            white onion, minced
4 cloves                                 minced garlic
1 tbsp                                    Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp                                      Sriracha-Korean hot sauce (optional), or to taste
1/4 cup                                 Goat’s cheese, crumbled   
                                            egg,lightly whisked
1 tbsp                                    Hoisin Sauce
1 tbsp.                                   Soy Sauce
Salt & ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbs                                      Canola oil  
Ingredients:                        Gravy
1 tbsp.                                  Corn starch
2 tbsp.                                  soy sauce
2 cups                                  water
1 tbsp.                                  lime or lemon
Salt & pepper, to taste
                                               Garnish
1 tbsp.                                 spring onions
Procedure:
Mix all ingredients except for the oil for frying, sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to fuse
Heat the cast iron grilling pan, add oil to cover the surface evenly
Form patties by hand and grill on both sides
Arrange in a dish and set aside
In a sauce pan boil a cup of water
Dissolve starch in a cup of cold water, add in sauce pan
Incorporate soy sauce and citrus
Simmer in low heat until thick
Add salt & pepper
Pour gravy on the patties & garnish with spring onions
Serve with hot steamed rice