Black Garlic Ramen Burger with Pickled Ginger Mayo

A unique burger experience featuring a black garlic infused patty, tangy pickled ginger mayo, and ramen noodle 'buns'.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

750 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£2.47/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Bread

Cuisine:

Asian•American•Japanese

Cooking Style:

Grilling

Ingredients

Servings

1lbGround Beef(80/20 blend recommended)

£4.50

6clovesBlack Garlic Cloves(Minced finely)

£2.00

1tablespoonSoy Sauce

£0.10

1teaspoonSesame Oil

£0.15

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper

£0.02

4packagesRamen Noodles(Instant ramen, seasoning packets discarded)

£1.60

2largeEggs(Lightly beaten)

£0.70

2tablespoonsVegetable Oil(For grilling)

£0.05

0.5cupMayonnaise

£0.30

2tablespoonsPickled Ginger(Finely chopped)

£0.40

1teaspoonRice Vinegar

£0.05

Optional Toppings(Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado)

Total Cost

£9.88

£2.47 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Prepare the Black Garlic Patty:** In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced black garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly. Form into 4 equal patties.
2.
**Cook the Patties:** Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through to your desired level of doneness.
3.
**Prepare the Ramen 'Buns':** Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, without the seasoning packets. Drain well.
4.
**Bind the Ramen:** In a large bowl, toss the cooked ramen noodles with the beaten eggs until evenly coated.
5.
**Shape the Ramen Buns:** Divide the ramen mixture into 4 equal portions. Place each portion onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your hands to shape them into round, bun-like shapes, about 4 inches in diameter. Press down firmly to compress the noodles.
6.
**Chill the Ramen Buns:** Refrigerate the ramen 'buns' for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
7.
**Grill the Ramen Buns:** Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush with vegetable oil. Grill the ramen 'buns' for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
8.
**Prepare the Pickled Ginger Mayo:** In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped pickled ginger, and rice vinegar until well combined.
9.
**Assemble the Burgers:** Spread a generous amount of pickled ginger mayo on the bottom ramen 'bun'. Top with a black garlic patty, your choice of toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado), and the top ramen 'bun'. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

40g

15% of RDA

Fat

50g

71% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

1300 mg

57% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the black garlic patty mixture.

Make sure the ramen 'buns' are well chilled before grilling to prevent them from falling apart.

Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the patties to ensure even browning.

If you don't have access to a grill or grill pan, you can pan-fry the ramen buns in a skillet with a little oil.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot

Skillet

Mixing Bowls

Baking Sheet

Grill or Grill Pan

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