Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Korean Tteokgalbi Beef Patties
韓式醬燒牛肉餅
Recipe overview
Pear and garlic seasoned ground beef forms thin pan-grilled patties.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 80 g peeled Asian pear
- 50 g onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 stalks spring onions
Patty seasoning
- 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
Frying oil
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
02
Tools
- kitchen knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- measuring jug
- frying pan
- spatula
- food thermometer
- serving plate
- grater
03
Steps
Step 1
Peel and core pear; weigh 80 g flesh
Peel and core pear; weigh 80 g flesh.
Step 2
Grate pear and retain juice
Grate pear and retain juice.
Step 3
Finely chop onion, garlic and spring onion
Finely chop onion, garlic and spring onion.
Step 4
Mix soy, sugar, sesame oil and pepper
Mix soy, sugar, sesame oil and pepper.
Step 5
Add pear and all onions and garlic to beef
Add pear and all onions and garlic to beef.
Step 6
Add seasoning; mix two minutes until slightly sticky
Add seasoning; mix two minutes until slightly sticky.
Step 7
Divide into eight patties about one centimetre thick
Divide into eight patties about one centimetre thick.
Step 8
Wash hands after raw meat; heat half the oil over medium heat
Wash hands after raw meat; heat half the oil over medium heat.
Step 9
Fry four patties for three to four minutes
Fry four patties for three to four minutes.
Step 10
Flip and cook three to four minutes without pressing
Flip and cook three to four minutes without pressing.
Step 11
Each centre must reach 75°C for 30 seconds; continue if needed
Each centre must reach 75°C for 30 seconds; continue if needed.
Step 12
Fry second batch in remaining oil to the same temperature; use a clean plate
Fry second batch in remaining oil to the same temperature; use a clean plate.
Common mistakes
- Excess pear makes patties wet and fragile.
Tips
Keep patties thin and even; no Western gravy. Contains soy and sesame; use separate raw and cooked plates. Soy sauce may contain wheat; check the label.
