Menchi Katsu Burgers!! This is my version of a deep-fried ground meat patty with a panko crusted exterior, spicy gochujang sauce and seasoned red cabbage slaw! You’ve got to try this!
At the end of February, I had the great pleasure of attending The South Beach Wine & Food Festival, hosted by The Food Network & Cooking Channel, in Miami, Florida with KitchenAid. It was four unforgettable days of sun, endless food, wine and celebrity chef watching and mingling.
And food.
And more food. To say I had fun is an understatement.
If you’re a foodie, watch The Food Network or Cooking Channel, or enjoy cooking and eating, you need to attend this event. I’m even thinking of saving money and getting a group of friends together to go next year. It’s that great.
Almost every Food Network and Cooking Channel celebrity chef is there. Seeing them all in one place was crazy exciting. You get to watch culinary demonstrations, walk through huge tents with tables and tables of food and drink, taste delicious foods from local restaurants in the Miami area, attend parties, fabulous events and so much more.
To read all about my trip and what I did and who I got to meet, click here for the full post on KitchenAid’s Blog, The Kitchenthusiast.
After four days of non-stop eating, one thing stood out to me. Chef Morimoto’s Menchi Katsu Burger! He won the people’s choice award at the Burger Bash and it was a great honor for me meeting him that night.
If you’ve had Japanese katsu, you will love this! Japanese Menchi Katsu is a breaded and deep-fried ground meat cutlet or croquette; kind of like a fried meat cake. The meat is usually ground beef, or pork, or sometimes a mixture of the two.
This is my version of his burger . . I hope you enjoy! And if you like kimchi, I think this burger would also taste great with some kimchi as well!
I hope you check out my post!!! Thank you, guys!
Click on over to KitchenAid’s Blog, The Kitchenthusiast, to read all about my trip and for this recipe!
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Vivian | stayaliveandcooking says
March 28, 2016 at 3:56 amI’m so jealous, that food festival sounds amazing! I love those kind of stories and hope to one day get to experience them myself. I like this recipe too, I’ve never tried a burger like this but it sounds very good.
Mir says
March 28, 2016 at 5:21 amSounds like the best trip, Alice. I keep seeing pics from the event and feeling madly jealous. 🙂 And this looks like such a good burger, too. Oh, so much food out there, and so little time. Aaaaaaah!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
March 28, 2016 at 6:17 amI loved seeing your pictures from the conference, Alice! Sounds like you had such a great time! These burgers look delicious! I’ve never heard of this before, so I’m loving the flavors in here!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
March 28, 2016 at 7:04 amI’m still in awe of all the awesome celebrity chefs and food stars that you met. So cool! I’ve never had menchi katsu, but sounds absolutely delicious! And yes to adding kimchi! I can taste it from here! 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
March 28, 2016 at 9:54 amUm, SO jealous Alice! Pack me in your suitcase next time! These burgers look crazy good — I’ve never had anything like them! Definitely heading over to check them out!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
March 28, 2016 at 10:21 amOh man, when I worked in a Japanese restaurant I ate my weight in Katsu… like too.much.katsu. lol. But I’ve never heard of Menchi Katsu! And helllooooo, where has THIS been my whole life??! This burger looks crazy delicious, Alice! Totally adding some kimchi on top – such a great idea! Can’t wait to try these burgers! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
Liz says
March 28, 2016 at 11:47 amI loved following along with you on social media while you were in Miami. I knew you’d come back inspired!! Great burger.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
March 28, 2016 at 12:01 pmWhat a fab looking burger!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
March 28, 2016 at 12:31 pmLooks like you had a great time at the food festival!!And that burger looks to die for!!
John T. says
March 29, 2016 at 4:30 amLooks like a wonderful time. Food and friends are all you need. This burger would definitely go well with kimchi. 😋
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
March 29, 2016 at 8:16 amIt sounds like an amazing trip and that burger looks epic! I love a good burger.
Jennifer Farley says
March 30, 2016 at 7:29 amI loved following along with your photos during the trip! This burger looks incredible.