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Japanese Rice Burger

featured in 4 Burgers Around the World

This Japanese Rice Burger recipe puts a fun twist on the classic burger by swapping out the bun for sticky rice patties. These patties are then filled with juicy beef patties, crispy lettuce, and a savory sauce for an unforgettable flavor explosion in every bite!

Alvin Zhou & Alexa D'Argenio
Tasty Team
89% would make again
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

15 minutes

15 min

Japanese Rice Burger
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

15 minutes

15 min

Ingredients

for 3 servings

Rice Bun

  • 2 cups white rice (460 g), cooked
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Japanese Patty

  • 1 lb 80% lean ground beef (455 g)
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (25 g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Toppings

  • 1 cup beef gravy (240 g), or demi-glace
  • 3 eggs, fried
  • ⅓ cup green onion (35 g), thinly sliced

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1143
  • Fat 34g
  • Carbs 142g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 2g
  • Protein 62g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Press ⅓ cup (75 g) of rice into the bottom of a greased 1 cup measure, then remove. Repeat with the rice until you have 6 buns.
  2. In a pan over medium-high heat, fry the buns until lightly browned on both sides.
  3. Set aside on a paper towel.
  4. Mix together the the patty ingredients until evenly combined.
  5. Form the beef into 3 patties.
  6. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  7. Cook the burgers for 3 minutes on the first side, flip, then cook for 6 more minutes.
  8. Assemble the burgers with the rice buns, beef gravy, egg, and green onions. scallions.
  9. Enjoy!
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