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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Burger Directions
Prepare the Yuzu Kosho Aioli
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, yuzu juice, yuzu kosho, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined. Adjust salt to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Cook the Wagyu Patties
Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Form the Wagyu beef into two equal patties and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and smash them down with a spatula to get a nice crust. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, adding a slice of cheese on top in the last minute to melt.
Assemble the Burger
Toast the burger buns lightly. On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the Wagyu patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, and pickles. Generously spread the yuzu kosho aioli on the top half of the bun before placing it on top of the assembled burger.
Serve
Serve the Wagyu smash burger immediately with your choice of sides.