by mrslarkin
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Expand4 tablespoons ketchup Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons mellow (sweet) white miso Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon fish sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1 garlic clove, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 onion, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup cubed bread (I used one small Martin's whole wheat potato bun) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large egg Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 recipe of umami ketchup Ask a question about this ingredient
watercress Ask a question about this ingredient
sliced aged cheddar, grated Parmigiano, crumbled gorgonzola, Stilton or sliced American cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
4 - 6 large hamburger buns Ask a question about this ingredient
Mix all ketchup ingredients together and blend well. Set aside to let flavors meld.
Ask a question about this stepPlace beef, fish sauce, garlic, onion, and sugar in a medium bowl.
Ask a question about this stepIn a small bowl, combine bread cubes and milk. Mix together until bread is uniformly moist. Add to beef, with the egg.
Ask a question about this stepAdd half of the umami ketchup to the beef. Mix everything together gently but thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic and chill for at least 1/2 hour.
Ask a question about this stepForm 4 to 6 equal-sized patties (about 5 oz. to 8 oz. each). Don't pack the meat, or handle it too much. Use a light hand for the best juicy burger results. Chill the patties until you are ready to cook.
Ask a question about this stepHeat a non-stick pan to medium-low. Cook burgers for 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Ask a question about this stepTurn heat down to low. Top burgers with cheese of your choice. Cover pan for a minute, or until cheese begins to melt.
Ask a question about this stepBuild your burger! Place watercress on bottom bun. Top with burger. Generously slather umami ketchup over. Serve with potato chips, or lastnightsdinner's Red Hot Onion Rings.
Ask a question about this stepWill you teach me how to take photos? I'm salivating, also seconding the recommendation for The Flavor Bible. I took your suggestion and now own a copy- need to sit down and dig in, to both!
Thanks, Liz! For some reason, the kitchen lights over my stove seem to act as a spotlight. And close-ups, close-ups, close-ups, is the #1 tip from my photog friends. You're going to love the Flavor Bible!
YUM!
Wow, yum. This sounds amazing and the photo is great! This could be moved outside to the grill as well, yes?
Thanks, aargersi! I think it would grill up nicely. The patties are pretty moist though, so if grilling, I might use just an egg yolk in the mix, instead of the full egg.
Ah - good idea ... burger season is definitly upon us! I also just ordered the Flavor Bible :-)
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Beautiful photo and recipe...I can taste it!