RECIPES: The Ultimate Umami Burger

Ingredients

500g lean steak mince

2 shallots, finely diced

2 tbsp Soy Sauce

1 egg yolk

20g parmesan cheese, grated

black pepper

8 sunblush tomatoes

60g cheddar cheese, grated

4 burger buns, toasted

watercress

2 gherkins, sliced

Method

Combine the mince, shallot, Kikkoman Soy Sauce, egg yolk, and parmesan cheese, in a bowl along with a twist of black pepper, divide the mixture into four patties then chill in the fridge for 30 mins.

Preheat a griddle pan or BBQ, brush the burgers with a little oil then cook for around 5-6 mins per side, add grated cheddar on top of each and cook for a couple more minutes then transfer the burgers onto the toasted buns along with some watercress. Top the burgers with the sunblush tomatoes and gherkins then finish with the top of the bun.

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