Sophia Freeman - Delicious Meals out of Japan: Unique Japanese Recipes Made for You

This delicious Japanese dish is made using the perfect combination of mashed potatoes, beef and onions, to make beef patties that nobody will want to resist.

Yield: 10 Servings

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredient List:

• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 3 onions, chopped
• pound of ground and lean beef
• 4 teaspoons of soy sauce
• All-purpose flour, for dusting
• 2 eggs, large and beaten
• Panko breadcrumbs, for coating
• cup of vegetable oil, for frying

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Instructions:

1. Place a large pot filled with water over the medium heat. Season with a dash of salt and bring the water to a boil. Add in the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes or until soft. Drain the potatoes and place into a large bowl.

2. In this bowl add in the butter and mash thoroughly until smooth.

3. Place a large skillet over the medium heat. Add in the vegetable oil. Once hot add in the onions and cook for 5 minutes or until soft.

4. Add in the ground beef and soy sauce. Continue to cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid has been evaporated. Remove from heat and pour this mixture into the bowl with the mashed potatoes.

5. In a separate skillet placed over medium to high heat, add in cup of the vegetable oil.

6. Shape the mashed potato and beef mixture into 10 balls. Flatten to form patties.

7. Roll the patties in the flour then dip into the egg. Roll in the breadcrumbs until coated on both sides.

8. Add into the skillet with the oil. Fry for 5 minutes on each side or until golden in color. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Serve.