Beef and Soy Ramen Burger

Pan-seared ramen noodle buns, crispy on the outside and soft inside. A juicy beef patty meets the depth of soy sauce and the crunch of red onion. The scent of toasted sesame wakes up the senses from the first bite.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 1049
• Protein: 54 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fat: 62 g

Ingredients

• 400 g ramen noodles ( dry )
• 2 piece Egg ( beaten )
• 600 g Ground beef 15% fat ( as patties )
• 1 piece Red onion ( thinly sliced into rings )
• 50 g Eruca sativa ( washed )
• 4 tbsp Japanese mayo
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Ginger powder
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper ground
• 1 tsp Shichimi Togarashi

Instructions

1. Cooking the noodles

   Plunge the ramen noodles into boiling water. Remove them as soon as they are soft but still firm. Drain them well so they are not spongy.

2. Shaping the buns

   In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Mix them with the cooled noodles. Divide into eight oiled ramekins, press firmly with a weight and place in the fridge. The mixture must set to hold during cooking.

3. Preparing the meat and sauce

   Form four patties with the ground beef, without packing the meat too tightly to keep the juices. Season them with the shichimi togarashi. Mix the Japanese mayonnaise with a touch of soy sauce and ginger.

4. Searing the buns and meat

   Heat the sesame oil in a pan. Unmold the noodle cakes and sear them until a golden and crispy crust forms. In parallel, grill the steaks to the desired doneness.

5. Assembly

   Spread the sauce on a noodle bun. Place the steak, red onion rings, and a few arugula leaves. Close the burger. The heat from the meat should slightly soften the arugula.

Chef's tips

• Do not rinse the noodles after cooking; the starch helps the egg bind the bun.
• Use a pastry ring in the pan to cook the buns if you want clean edges.

Storage

The noodle buns can be prepared a day ahead and kept chilled under wrap. Once assembled, the burger should be eaten immediately.