Japanese Big Arch (Asanebo Style)
Japanese Big Arch (Asanebo Style)
Ingredients
For the Buns
- 4 sesame seed buns, sliced horizontally
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
For the Patties
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
For Assembly
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 4 American cheese slices
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Patties: In a medium bowl, gently mix ground beef with soy sauce, mirin, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Do not overmix. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each) and form them into thin patties, slightly wider than your buns, as they will shrink during cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Toast the Buns: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush the cut sides of the sesame seed buns with melted butter. Place the buns cut-side down on the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and lightly crispy. Remove and set aside. Keep the skillet on the heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the Patties: Place the patties on the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-well, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on top of 4 of the patties to melt.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Assemble the Big Arch: Take the bottom half of a toasted bun. Spread a generous amount of Special Sauce on it. Top with a cheesy patty, a handful of shredded lettuce, diced onion, and a few pickle slices. Place the middle bun slice on top.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Continue Assembly: Spread more Special Sauce on the middle bun slice. Add a plain patty, more shredded lettuce, diced onion, and pickle slices. Finally, place the top bun on the burger. Repeat for the remaining burgers. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Japanese Big Arch (Asanebo Style)
For the Buns
- 4 sesame seed buns, sliced horizontally
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
For the Patties
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
For Assembly
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 4 American cheese slices
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Patties: In a medium bowl, gently mix ground beef with soy sauce, mirin, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Do not overmix. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces each) and form them into thin patties, slightly wider than your buns, as they will shrink during cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Toast the Buns: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush the cut sides of the sesame seed buns with melted butter. Place the buns cut-side down on the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and lightly crispy. Remove and set aside. Keep the skillet on the heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the Patties: Place the patties on the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-well, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on top of 4 of the patties to melt.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Assemble the Big Arch: Take the bottom half of a toasted bun. Spread a generous amount of Special Sauce on it. Top with a cheesy patty, a handful of shredded lettuce, diced onion, and a few pickle slices. Place the middle bun slice on top.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Continue Assembly: Spread more Special Sauce on the middle bun slice. Add a plain patty, more shredded lettuce, diced onion, and pickle slices. Finally, place the top bun on the burger. Repeat for the remaining burgers. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min