An ebi burger is an enticing prawn patty coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs sandwiched in a luxurious rice bun. Feeling the tingle in your mouth with a side of must-taste-now excitement? Then get ready to discover the secrets of this tasty treat with us!
A brief history of the ebi burger
The delicious ebi burger is a fairly modern invention that is also known as an ebi katsu burger. It made its premiere appearance in 2013 and was first served in a popular fast-food restaurant. This burger was inspired by the popular Japanese katsu, a breaded beef or pork cutlet. Although the modern version of this dish was first envisioned as an on-the-go meal, it gained popularity and is now available in most restaurants.
Katsu was first created as an imitation of European-style food in the restaurant Rengatai in Tokyo. During the 1930s, Emporer Meiji introduced deep-frying into the mix to import additional Western principles to Japanese cuisine. The ebi burger is a perfect example of the Westernisation of traditional katsu, as the combination of tender prawns, coleslaw and the rice bun has an Asian flair served in a traditional American form.
How is it made?
These burgers are made with a delectable ground prawn patty that is dipped in a panko breadcrumb coating. This patty is then deep-fried before being placed into a delicious toasted rice bun. Although this dish can be topped with a variety of condiments, it is most commonly eaten with coleslaw and a tangy tartare sauce. Alternatively, this burger is placed on a bed of lettuce and tomato and served with a sesame oil mayonnaise.
An Ebi burger will satisfy all of your cravings with its sweet and tangy flavour profile. Like most other burgers, no ebi katsu sandwich is complete without a side of french fries. However, ask for a side of mayonnaise instead of ketchup to complement your creamy burger. Wash your burger down with a large glass of beer with intense carbonation that will improve the taste of your burger without overloading your tastebuds. If you are not a fan of beer, pick a soda or bottle of water instead.
Proper chow-down etiquette
Due to the popular nature of the ebi burger, you have a number of options available to you. You could sit down at a favourite restaurant or grab the burger to go. The latter option allows you to tuck into the burger as you contemplate life, picnic with friends or serenade a potential partner.
Visit MOS Burger and Cafe or Cuba Libre Cafe and Bar to get your hands on an Ebi burger that is bound to blow your mind.
