Homemade Hamburger with Frozen Tteokgalbi
Simple and Delicious Homemade Hamburger Recipe
Make a fantastic homemade hamburger at home using frozen tteokgalbi! This recipe is perfect for busy days and can be ready in about 10 minutes. Enjoy a delicious, restaurant-quality burger right in your own kitchen.
Hamburger Ingredients- 4 Hamburger buns
- 4 Frozen tteokgalbi patties
- 4 Fresh eggs
- 1 Ripe tomato
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 4 Slices of cheese
- Pickles, to taste
- 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp Tonkatsu sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your hamburger buns. The freshness of the buns is key to a great burger, so select good quality ones.
Step 2
Warm the hamburger buns. You can do this in an oven or microwave until they are nicely heated. Lightly toasting them adds a wonderful aroma and texture. (Tip: They also toast up nicely in an air fryer!)
Step 3
To prevent your burger from becoming soggy, lightly pat down the pickles with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. This step ensures a crisp bite.
Step 4
Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly and shake off any excess water. Using a salad spinner is also a great way to ensure they are dry and crisp.
Step 5
Prepare the other delicious fillings: thinly slice the ripe tomato, and have your cheese slices and eggs ready for cooking.
Step 6
Now, let’s make a delicious fried egg! Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the eggs to your preferred doneness. (Tip: Sunny-side up with a runny yolk adds incredible richness!)
Step 7
In the same pan (or a clean one), add a bit more oil and cook the frozen tteokgalbi patties until golden brown and cooked through. Medium heat is best to ensure they cook evenly without burning.
Step 8
As soon as the tteokgalbi is cooked, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. The residual heat will melt the cheese beautifully, creating a rich, savory topping.
Step 9
Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on the cut sides of both halves of your warmed hamburger buns. Mayonnaise adds moisture and a creamy base for your toppings.
Step 10
On the bottom bun, layer the crisp lettuce leaves, followed by the thinly sliced tomato. These fresh ingredients add a wonderful crunch and brightness.
Step 11
Arrange the pickles on top of the tomatoes. Their tangy flavor and crisp texture are essential for balancing the richness of the burger.
Step 12
Carefully place the fried egg on top of the pickles. A perfectly cooked egg adds a wonderfully soft and satisfying element to the burger.
Step 13
Now, add the star of the show – the cheese-topped tteokgalbi patty – on top of the egg. The combination of warm, savory tteokgalbi and melted cheese is simply irresistible.
Step 14
Finally, drizzle a good amount of tonkatsu sauce over the tteokgalbi. This sweet and savory sauce ties all the flavors together perfectly.
Step 15
Congratulations! Your homemade hamburger is now complete. Enjoy the delightful layers of flavor and texture in this simple yet satisfying meal!
