Korean-Style Beef & Shiitake Rice Patties

Method

1. 1

   Prep the mushrooms

   On a cutting board, remove the mushroom stems and slice the caps, mince the garlic, and thinly slice the scallion.
2. 2

   Cook the rice

   Put the white rice and 470 ml water in a covered medium saucepan and simmer over low heat.

   18 min
3. 3

   Shape the patties

   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, panko breadcrumb, garlic, and 1 tbsp soy sauce; shape into four even patties.

   4 min

   Tip: Handle the mixture gently so the patties stay tender.

4. 4

   Brown the patties

   Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the patties, turning once.

   12 min

   Tip: Do not press the patties while they cook; pressing releases their juices.

5. 5

   Cook mushrooms and glaze

   Move patties to a plate. Add shiitake mushroom, remaining soy sauce, gochujang, and a splash of water to the skillet; stir over medium heat.

   7 min
6. 6

   Taste and serve

   Serve the patties and mushrooms over rice with scallion on top. Taste and adjust with 1/4 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper.